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    What's the U.S. recidivism rate within 3 years of release?

    According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 68% of state prisoners released across 30 states were arrested for a new crime within 3 years of release, and roughly 83% within 9 years [1].

    Recidivism varies sharply by offense type and age at release — those released for property offenses had the highest 3-year rearrest rate (around 77%), while those convicted of homicide had the lowest (around 34%) [2].

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    1. [1]Bureau of Justice Statistics — 2018 Update on Prisoner Recidivism
    2. [2]BJS — Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 30 States

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