Recent Examples on the Web

Republicans argued that the measure would upend the state’s criminal justice system, which in recent years has posted the lowest recidivism rate in the nation. Washington Post, "Ex-GOP legislator urges Va. delegates to back bill reducing prison sentences after serving his own for fraud," 9 Sep. 2020

Some older people remain a danger to society but recidivism rates for the elderly tend to be very low, around 2-4%. The Economist, "Silver lifers The pandemic is boosting efforts to get the old out of prison," 7 Sep. 2020

The group's recidivism rate is impressive when compared to national statistics. Kathleen Toner, CNN, "Fitness trainer uses his decade behind bars to inspire clients and help former inmates transform their lives," 20 Aug. 2020

Usually, Turning Point Counseling works with inmates considered at risk of recidivism in a classroom setting at the Osceola County Jail to address their post-release concerns and create transition plans. Katie Rice, orlandosentinel.com, "Finding a job even tougher for former inmates during pandemic," 18 Aug. 2020

Researchers have found that people tend to age out of criminality and that lifers who have been released after many years in prison have a low risk of recidivism. Patricia Leigh Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, "From life in prison to out on parole: One group easing the transition," 14 Aug. 2020

One of the most damning examples comes from a 2016 ProPublica analysis of bias against black defendants in criminal risk scores, which are supposed to predict future recidivism. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "IBM Is Ending Facial Recognition to Advance Racial Justice Reform," 9 June 2020

Howard has established programs to prevent crime and reduce recidivism rates. Dakin Andone, CNN, "5 things to know about the district attorney who charged the officers in the Rayshard Brooks case," 29 June 2020

Founded by Durrel Douglas, Houston Justice works in the community to eradicate homelessness, recidivism, and injustice. Abigail Rosenthal, Houston Chronicle, "Ben & Jerry's giving away ice cream for police reform at Juneteenth pop-up with Houston Justice," 19 June 2020

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