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Recidivism

Reducing Recidivism in Released Offenders Improves Public Safety


By Matt Dummermuth, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Reducing Recidivism

People returning to their communities from prison or jail often face complex challenges. To help meet these challenges, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has announced awards totaling nearly $75 million to reduce recidivism among adults and youth. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 630,661 people...

NIJ's Role Under the First Step Act

Date Published
June 2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description, Legislation/Policy Description
Agencies
NIJ