Statistical information and publications about recidivism and reentry in the United States from the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Recidivism rates for each state are the most recent three-year re-incarceration rates produced and made publicly available by each state (as of December 4, 2024)

May 12, 2026 · Most people released from prison do not return. Nearly 75% of people released from prison now avoid reincarceration within 3 years—the critical window when recidivism is most likely to …

Jul 7, 2026 · Readers looking for recidivism data should note that relying too much on rates of recidivism (as opposed to other indicators of success after prison) can result in incomplete conclusions, …

Jul 12, 2023 · BJS studies are the primary source of national statistics on recidivism and reentry for policymakers and practitioners. BJS has conducted recidivism research throughout its history, with …

The first national report on recidivism rates in three years is just out from the Justice Department. In a new brief, the Council highlights key takeaways, noting that return-to-prison rates have dropped …

2 days ago · But a new study shows how previous incarceration increases those odds many-fold: Ten years after release, 82% of state prisoners had been arrested again—an average of nearly seven …

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the federal government’s primary source for recidivism data, has documented that 82% of state prisoners are arrested at some point in the 10 years following their …

5 days ago · The report compared earlier studies on recidivism conducted by the US Department of Justice for 15 states for releases in 1983 and 1994 and concluded that recidivism rates “have …

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