Government
Feb. 9, 2023
Norway prison bill deserves a chance
It is an understatement to posit that our penal system is utterly failing to reintegrate its offenders into society.
Of the 90,809 adult California State prisoners in custody as of Dec. 14, 2022, we can expect 68% to be rearrested upon release within three years, increasing to 79% and 83% at 5 and 9 years. These figures are symptomatic of the United States suffering from among the highest crime and recidivism rates in the world. It is an understatement to posit that our penal system is utterly failing to reintegrate its offenders into society. Reintegration upon release is apparent...
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