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Recidivism Reduction

The goal of reducing the rate at which prisoners reoffend after release, potentially through rehabilitation programs.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How have mandatory minimum sentencing reforms affected convictions and recidivism in other U.S. states?

in several states have generally without producing large, consistent increases in crime, and in some cases produced modest — but effects vary by state, offense type, and complementary policies like pa...

Feb 4, 2026

What cost-cutting measures do private prison companies use to increase profits?

increase margins primarily by cutting operating costs and monetizing captive markets—reducing staff, training, and services while outsourcing and consolidating revenue streams—moves that critics tie t...

Feb 4, 2026

How do private prisons' payment models with governments work?

are paid by governments under written contracts that define what the company must deliver and how it will be paid—most commonly per-diem or monthly rates tied to beds or inmates—while contracts often ...

Feb 4, 2026

How have treatment programs and community supervision impacted sex offender reconviction rates in the past five years?

Over the past five years the evidence paints a qualified picture: properly delivered, completed, offense-focused treatment—especially —tends to be associated with reduced sexual and combined sexual/vi...

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