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Current Correctional Population Trends. James Austin, Ph.D. JFA Institute. Prison Population Trends. Class Bs. Large Number of Class Bs Placed on Probation. Recidivism. There are three ways to measure recidivism 3 years return to prison rate 3 year re-conviction rate
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Current Correctional Population Trends James Austin, Ph.D. JFA Institute
Recidivism • There are three ways to measure recidivism • 3 years return to prison rate • 3 year re-conviction rate • 3 year re-arrest rate • National return to prison rate is 44-45% • Nevada return to prison rate is 25% • Why Nevada’s rate has and continues to be low • Significant number of people release to CA or ICE • Number of low risk people • Deterrence of imprisonment • Treatment effects • Maturation effects