A National Institute of Justice-sponsored research project examines the impact that GPS monitoring has on the recidivism rates of sex offenders in California. They found that those placed on GPS monitoring had significantly lower recidivism rates than those who received traditional supervision. Read more...

In the first ever state-by-state survey of recidivism rates, the Pew Center finds that more than four in 10 offenders returned to state prison within three years of their release. While the overall figures are on recidivism are discouraging, several states have made significant progress in reducing recidivism through a variety of evidence-based strategies. Read more...

This article discusses the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy as a mechanism to reduce recidivism in juvenile and adult offenders. Specifically, it discusses research of various approaches to intervention and their effectiveness in reducing criminal behavior. Read more...

This report is based on a 2010 summit of the nation's leading corrections and criminal justice experts, researchers and practitioners. It was convened by the Council of State Governments Justice Center in partnership with the Public Safety Performance Project of The Pew Center on the States; the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice; and the Public Welfare Foundation. The report highlights such innovation and research, focusing on four fundamental strategies for developing cost-effective corrections policies that can reduce recidivism. Read more...