Uncovering the Truth: Mississippi's Recidivism Rate Revealed

The recidivism rate refers to the likelihood of individuals who have been previously incarcerated to re-offend. Here are some key points about recidivism rates:

• Within three years of release, two out of three formerly incarcerated individuals are rearrested.

• The rate of recidivism varies little by length of prison sentence imposed.

• The juvenile records recidivism rate is over 80%.

The reoffending rate for adult with a criminal record within a year of being released from custody is 45.8%. 

How does Mississippi measure up against our surrounding states you ask? Great question! The chart above provides a visual of how much work we have ahead of us.

Sources:

• Harvard Political Review

• United States Sentencing Commission

• USA Facts