Reentry

This report examines jail populations, which continue to be under-evaluated and under-researched despite the high volume of individuals who interact with jails compared to other carceral facilities, by analyzing jail booking rates as a key measure of public safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, and by tracking these trends over time to provide insights that support justice-involved individuals and promote successful reintegration into the community following a jail stay.

This report examines rates of recidivism, which are commonly used as a key measure of public safety and for assessing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system—including sentencing, jails, prisons, community supervision, treatment, and reentry programming—while addressing the continued interest in tracking recidivism beyond a three-year follow-up period, as long-term analysis can provide valuable insights for supporting incarcerated individuals and promoting their successful reintegration into the community following a prison sentence.