Tracking recidivism can provide necessary information to support successful integration into the community following a prison sentence – which promotes community and public safety. Furthermore, understanding the individuals who are more likely to recidivate, and assessing demographic differences amongst the years can provide even more knowledge for supporting successful reentry.

Rates of recidivism have been commonly used as a key measure for public safety and in assessing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system – sentencing, jails, prisons, community supervision, treatment and reentry programming. There is continued interest in tracking recidivism rates beyond a three-year follow up. Tracking long-term recidivism can provide information for supporting incarcerated individuals and promoting their success to reintegrate into the community following a prison sentence.

Provides statewide jail booking data for calendar years 2010 through 2013.

Examines the recidivism and post-release employment rates of Washington property offenders

Compares economic outcomes for similar offenders in prison or community supervision.

Examines the recidivism and post-release employment outcomes for property offenders with violent, sex and drug offenses.

Considers the correlations present between violations in custody and post-release outcomes.

Matches offenders based on their likelihood to complete education in prison and compares the outcomes of those receiving GEDs and higher education degrees.