50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era

For the past 15 years, federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community-based organizations across the country, have been focused on reducing recidivism.

With support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, The Council of State Governments Justice Center has released 50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era. This report answers three critical questions:

1. What progress has been made?
2. How much could states save by reducing recidivism further?
3. Are states ready to expand their efforts?

Read the Report