Percent rearrested within 5 years of release | |
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24 and younger | 84.1 |
25-39 | 78.6 |
40 and older | 69.2 |
People released from a state prison in 2005
Sources:
bjs.gov, yesmagazine.org
Percent rearrested within 5 years of release | |
---|---|
24 and younger | 84.1 |
25-39 | 78.6 |
40 and older | 69.2 |
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