An analysis reveals that over 30% of California inmates released early during COVID-19 outbreaks from 2020 to 2021 returned to prison after reoffending. The state released about 15,000 prisoners, primarily non-violent offenders, to mitigate COVID outbreaks in overcrowded facilities. Of those released, approximately 4,600 were convicted of new crimes. The most common offenses included illegal gun possession, assault, and burglary, reflecting a trend where non-violent offenders exhibit higher recidivism rates compared to the general population, highlighting ongoing challenges in the rehabilitation process.
"Of those who did recede back into crime, these were by and large not cold-blooded murders. The breakdown of the crimes these individuals committed after release were illegal possession of a gun (14%), assault (10%), burglary (9%)."
"Nearly 70% of those released early commit more crimes. And of those released early, about 4,600 (31%) found themselves convicted of another crime and back in prison."
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