Former Inmate Champions Reform, Credits Structure and Support as Virginia Reports Lowest Recidivism Rate in U.S.

Former inmate champions reform, credits structure and support as Virginia reports lowest recidivism rate in U.S.

Virginia leads the U.S. with a 17.6% recidivism rate. State-run programs are credited for providing education, job training, and effective reentry planning.

Virginia leads United States with lowest recidivism rate

Latest study shows 17.6% rate for the Commonwealth, lowest in more than 20 years Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson today announced that Virginia’s latest 17.6% recidivism rate is the lowest in the United States. Data from the VADOC shows that the Commonwealth’s 17.6% three-year re-incarceration rate for State Responsible (SR) inmates among the FY2020 cohort leads the ...