[bdcravens]

There's value in reducing recidivism and escapes. More practically, jails are understaffed, and there's tremendous political value in making Joe Public feel safer.

[rhizome]

there's tremendous political value in making Joe Public feel safer.

On this point, without looking it up, what do you estimate the overall recidivism rate to be? Just in a general conversational sense.

[bdcravens]

Depends on the crime and incarceration level.

[rhizome]

Overall.