An explanation of recent and older crime and fear of crime statistics and research for the layperson.

Parole Caseloads Longer, More Violent, More Challenging Since 2005

Subtitles The use of discretionary parole increased dramatically. The parole population from 2005 to 2015 included the same percentage of active cases (83 percent) when…

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An explanation of recent and older crime and fear of crime statistics and research for the layperson.

“They Can’t Touch the Criminals. They Know They’re Untouchable.” Public Opinion and Crime

  If offenders really believe that they are beyond the control of society and the justice system, and if we refuse to send clear messages,…

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An explanation of recent and older crime and fear of crime statistics and research for the layperson.

Top Ten States for Imprisonment- State Incarceration Rates Over Time

  Observations The District of Columbia and Louisiana have the highest rates of incarceration. Main has the lowest rate of incarceration. Author Leonard A. Sipes,…

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An explanation of recent and older crime and fear of crime statistics and research for the layperson.

Why The Substantial Difference Between State and Federal Prison Recidivism?

  Observations Federal Inmates: 15% of offenders released from federal prison in 2012 returned to federal prison within 3 years of release. State Inmates: Within…

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Do Longer Prison Sentences Reduce Recidivism? Federal Drug Trafficking Recidivism is Much Lower Than State Returns

  Observations A new report from the United States Sentencing Commission examines a group of 10,888 federal drug trafficking offenders released from US prisons and…

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Offender Recidivism, Arrests or Incarceration or Returns to Prison-New Video

  Is offender recidivism, arrests or incarceration or returns to prison increasing in the United States? This is a new video from Crime in America.Net addressing…

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659,000 Fewer People Under Correctional Supervision-Big Drops in Jail-Probation-Prison Populations

  Author Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of speaking for national and state criminal justice agencies. Former Senior Specialist for Crime Prevention for the…

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Virginia’s Record Low Recidivism-Nobel Worthy or Shell Game?

Subtitles Virginia claims to have the lowest rate of returns to prison in the country. Virginia maintains a re-incarceration rate of 23.4 percent after three…

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Some Offenders Believe That Justice Reforms Are BS

Subtitles: Are we playing a game of meaningless gestures? Is Ban the Box pointless? Is voting a hollow gesture? Offenders, criminals or justice-involved individuals; are…

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What Works in Parole and Probation-Minnesota Comprehensive Offender Reentry Plan

  Subtitles Does parole and probation research show declines in arrests and reincarceration? What Works in Parole and Probation? Third in a series of articles…

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