Rehabilitation Or Recidivism: The Impact Of County Jail Stockton

Webtobón (2020) shows that moving inmates from older to newer prisons— which are less crowded and offer better living conditions, services, and rehabilitation.

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Webin this study, we compare the recidivism outcomes of felons sentenced to prison versus those sentenced to jail, jail plus probation, and probation alone.

Webthe effects of correctional interventions on recidivism have important public safety implications when offenders are released from probation or prison.

Webif more people end up in california prisons under proposition 36, it could slash funding for rehabilitation programs and increase recidivism.