Although Delaware is one of the smallest states in the US, we are still suffering from a large re-entry issue. Did you know that… (40.5 points out of 70) Sources: National Reentry Resource Center and Bureau of Justice Statistics. As of yearend 2008 http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedfiles/one%20in%20100.pdfWhat about Delaware?
Unfortunately, we are below the national averages in a few categories as shown below.
1 in 31 adults are in prison, jail, parole or probation in America
1 in 26 adults are in prison, jail, parole or probation in Delaware
6.8% = Total general expenditures spent on corrections
7.1% or $240 million tax dollars spent on corrections
$1 Higher education = $.60 Corrections
1 Higher education = $1 Corrections
95% of state prisoners will be released to the community
95% of state prisoners will be released to YOUR community
Delaware is one of the top 10 states for highest rates of incarceration At yearend in 2008 there were 7,075 prisoners incarcerated in correctional facilities Each year 25,000 people enter and leave prison facilities The cost per prisoner is about $33,000/year Delaware ranks 46 out of 51 for the most roadblocks to successful reentry
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