View in web browser Public Safety Performance Project Fewer People Returning to Prison The recidivism rate within three years of release declined by nearly a quarter over a recent seven-year period. CRIME DOWN, TOO From ‘Lock ’em Up’ to Juvenile Justice Advocate Greg Smith—law enforcement officer, crime victim, teacher, and juvenile justice champion—shares how his unique experience shaped his views on improving outcomes for young people. HIS STORY MORE FROM PEW Recidivism Proves Expensive for Illinois The cost of each reconviction in the state rose 30 percent over the last three years, a new report finds. However, recidivism is down overall in Illinois since 2015. NEW RESEARCH PARTNER HIGHLIGHT New 50-State Criminal Justice Data Resource How does your state’s data on crime, arrests, recidivism, and correctional populations compare? Explore this new resource from the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center for answers. CHARTS, MAPS, STATS IN THE MEDIA Governors: We Need Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform to Improve Lives and Our Workforce USA TODAY Gov. Edwards Meets with President Trump, Others to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform WAFB-TV Recidivism Rate Has Fallen by Nearly a Quarter Over the Past 7 Years The Washington Post Readers Respond: Crime Victims, Offenders Have a Shared Interest in Transforming Our Justice System The Oregonian Law-and-Order Texas Takes on Criminal Justice Reform The American Conservative For more information on the public safety performance project VISIT OUR SITE This email was sent to 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2008 Copyright © 2019 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved. Manage Your Subscriptions Contact  |  Privacy  |  Unsubscribe