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Recidivism

CDCR reports recidivism rates (arrests, convictions, and returns to prison) through our Recidivism Data Dashboard. The three-year conviction rate is CDCR’s primary measure of recidivism (for more information, please see the Evaluation Design Section of our Recidivism Report Series below). Data are available by demographics and characteristics for individuals released from a CDCR adult institution since Fiscal Year 2008-09 and can be explored interactively by time and place.

Recidivism Data Dashboard
Recidivism fact sheet

Statewide Recidivism Reports

Incarcerated persons released during a given fiscal year from a CDCR adult institution are followed for a three-year follow-up period. CDCR reports arrests, convictions, and returns to prison. CDCR’s primary measure of recidivism has changed over time. Beginning with the Recidivism Report for Individuals Released in Fiscal Year 2011-12, CDCR’s primary measure of recidivism is the three-year conviction rate. The three-year conviction rate is reported by demographics (e.g. race, age) and characteristics (e.g. commitment offense, length of stay). Arrests and returns to prison are provided as supplemental measures of recidivism. The Recidivism Report series was previously referred to as the Outcome Evaluation series.

Specialized and Supplemental Recidivism Reports

Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming (STOP)

Enhanced Alternative Custody Programs (EACP)

Board of Parole Hearings

Fire Camps

Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUDT)

Rehabilitative Program Achievements

To request historical reports, please email the Office of Research Data Concierge Service: data.requests@cdcr.ca.gov.