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6. Corrections,
28 states charge sex offender registration fees, up to $250/year. Fees burden reintegration, often lack oversight, and may lead to re-incarceration.
Critiques conditional release as assumption-based; recommends evidence-driven, rehabilitative reforms to reduce recidivism and improve reentry.
Study found LS/CMI scoring is generally reliable, but accuracy varies by domain—highlighting need for better training on subjective items.
Washington’s SAC policy cut recidivism and jail time, saving $16 per $1 spent. Rigid rules helped deterrence but limited officer flexibility.
Prison programs reduced inmate violence but raised staff assaults. Overuse of control measures linked to more violence. Reform strategies needed.
WA’s Swift and Certain policy cut confinement, lowered recidivism, and boosted program use—offering a cost-effective deterrent model.
Technical violations don’t reliably predict new crimes, especially for men. Risk tools need revision to guide fairer, more effective parole policies.