The Second Law of Thermodynamics states simply that systems have a universal tendency to gravitate towards disorder

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

State of Recidivism: The Revolving Door of America’s Prisons


http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Pew_State_of_Recidivism.pdf

If states could reduce their recidivism rates by just 10%, they could save more than $635 million combined in one year in averted prison costs. It's my understanding that much of the cost is tied up in parole violations. Missouri is one of the states highlighted in the report.

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