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Commission debates standardizing recidivism measures amid data-quality gaps
Summary
Members and CSG presenters discussed inconsistent recidivism measures across states, data-quality and data-integration issues in Alabama, and a working-group plan to consider multiple measures and other reentry outcomes beyond reconviction.
Commissioners and a Council of State Governments Justice Center presenter flagged data-quality and measurement gaps that complicate both evaluation of reentry outcomes and comparisons with other states.
The Justice Center presenter summarized findings from the commission’s assessment: inconsistent definitions of recidivism, limited ability to track outcomes beyond reconviction (such as Medicaid use, unemployment and…
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