Re:Teenager jailed for 18 months still in prison 18 years later
by defrost on Sunday September 22, 2024 @10:32PM
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> Around 40% of inmates in the US will reoffend, many finding themselves back in prison (and subsequently released) within the year.
Why?
Having served their time are they dumped without resources and the stigma of a criminal conviction with limited ability for employment and support?
The US is outstanding extreme in the per capita imprisonment rate which speaks to some systemic issue, however to be fair the US is about middle of the pack for G20 recidivism rates after (say) four years.
Why?
Having served their time are they dumped without resources and the stigma of a criminal conviction with limited ability for employment and support?
The US is outstanding extreme in the per capita imprisonment rate which speaks to some systemic issue, however to be fair the US is about middle of the pack for G20 recidivism rates after (say) four years.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/recidivis...
~ 40% seems commonplace.