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To reduce recidivism rates, give prisoners more books
To reduce recidivism rates, give prisoners more books
Prison works as punishment. But many argue that it doesn't prevent repeat offending, or recidivism, on its own. The US Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 75% of released inmates are rearrested within five years-which is not just a societal problem, but also a major taxpayer expense.
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