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Recidivism Statistics Key Finding
Recidivism rates for youth and young adults in Los Angeles County, specifically those who violate probation or parole after release, are not readily available. Statewide data from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides some insights into recidivism trends.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) presents recidivism data for individuals released during Fiscal Year 2018-19. This cohort consists of 36,086 individuals released from CDCR adult institutions between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. The report tracks recidivism outcomes over a three-year follow-up period, focusing on arrest, conviction, and return-to-prison rates.
58.1 %
of the release cohort (20,957
individuals) had no convictions
within three years of their
release from prison.
20.9 %
(7,525 individuals) were convicted of a felony offense.
21.1 %
(7,604 individuals) were convicted of a misdemeanor
offense.
Three-Year Conviction Rate
The primary measure of recidivism, the three-year conviction rate, is 41.9% for 36,086 individuals released in FY 2018-19.
Supplementary Measures
In addition to conviction rates, the report provides data on arrests and returns to prison, though these are considered supplementary measures of recidivism.
INSIGHT
The arrest rate has remained relatively stable over the reporting years, similar to the conviction rate. However, the return-to-prison rate has significantly decreased, largely due to a sharp decline in the number of individuals returned for parole violations, a result of Public Safety Realignment.
Return to prison decreased between the
FY 2017-18 and 2018‐ 19 for release cohorts
Three-year arrest rate decreased by 1.7%
(from 68.4% to 66.7%)
Three-year return to prison rate decreased by 3
(from 19.8% to 16.8%)
Decreased Trends
Recidivism Trends
The report discusses trends over time and factors influencing recidivism rates, as well as detailed breakdowns by demographics (e.g., age, race/ethnicity) and offender characteristics (e.g., offense category, length of stay).
Program Participation & Policy Impacts
It also examines the effects of policies like Proposition 47, Proposition 57, and Public Safety Realignment on recidivism, along with the emerging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on recidivism outcomes.
Recidivism rates typically fluctuate due to many complex factors, including the implementation of correctional policies and initiatives, crime rates, and the demographics and characteristics associated with each release cohort. Overall, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of recidivism among individuals released from CDCR adult institutions, highlighting the need for continued efforts to reduce recidivism through targeted interventions and policy adjustments.
Challenges in Data Availability
Detailed, county-specific recidivism data for youth and young adults is lacking. This data gap makes it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation and reentry programs for this demographic.
Statewide data offers some insights but lacks the specific breakdown for youth and young adults in Los Angeles County.
Enhanced local data collection is needed to understand and address recidivism effectively in this population.
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Recidivism Report for Individuals Released from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations
( Fiscal Year 2018 - 19 )
This document provides a detailed statistical overview of crime trends and the criminal justice system in California for the year 2022, covering topics such as crime rates, arrests, probation, domestic violence calls, and law enforcement personnel.
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