This report examines recent trends and patterns in post-prison recidivism in Illinois, and includes an analysis of recidivism among those released during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recidivism
- The Center collaborated with the Illinois Department of Corrections’ Planning and Research Unit to examine the number, characteristics, and circumstances of individuals on Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR, or “parole”) who violated conditions of their release and were returned to prison (i.e., “technical violators”).
- Technical Report to Reducing Revocations Challenge: The Cook County (Chicago) Adult Probation Department and Loyola University Chicago Action Research Team Final Report
- Examines the prevalence and factors that influence probation revocation in Cook County, Illinois.