SALT LAKE CITY — Persistent issues with overcrowding at the Salt Lake County Jail have led to increased recidivism rates and, in some cases, more severe offenses, according to a new legislative audit.
The Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters in North Little Rock on Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo by Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Violet White’s experience in the Arkansas Department of Corrections ...
SMU Assistant Professor Gao Xiaoquan hopes to use her research on how best to place criminal offenders, to reduce crime rate and promote a safer and healthier society. SMU Office of Research – ...
Last year, the state Legislative Audit Subcommittee requested performance audits of the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office, and due to operational ties, audits of the Salt Lake City Police ...
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P55 billion more: Can building more prisons solve overcrowding?
In 2023, nearly half of new inmates were repeat offenders. Although the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have worked to improve postrelease support, ...
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