recidivism

Vt. Inmate Population Down, Recidivism Rate Improves

By John Dillon | April 25, 2012

Governor Peter Shumlin is celebrating victories in what he calls "the war on recidivism." He says the state has made progress in reducing the prison population while also cutting the crime rate.

Lawmakers Push To Reduce Prisoner Recidivism

By John Dillon | December 20, 2011

Vermont has set ambitious goals to cut the number of prisoners who return to jail. The effort to reduce the recidivism rate is still in the study phase. But officials say it’s critical to control the spiraling cost of corrections.

Vermont Edition

Proposal Targets Recidivism

By Jane Lindholm | April 27, 2011

The Vermont Senate gave unanimous approval this month to a bill that takes aim at the problem of recidivism: former prisoners who commit new crimes once they’re released. We’ll learn more about the proposal and related issues with Corrections Commissioner Andy Pallito.

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Senate leaders to consider effectiveness of sex offender treatment programs

By Bob Kinzel | July 15, 2008

Senate Democratic leaders have unveiled plans to hold 6 public hearings in the coming months to investigate several different aspects of the Brooke Bennett murder case.