what is the recidivism rate in the united states
Recidivism According to an April 2011 report by the Pew Center on the States, the average national recidivism rate for released prisoners is 43%.[2]
Suspended sentence A suspended sentence can be applied if the term of imprisonment is under two years and the offender agrees to comply with court requirements including a curfew, performing unpaid work and rehabilitation.[4] In 2017, 5% of convictions resulted in a suspended sentence, compared to 7% immediate custodial sentences.[5]