Bureau of Justice Statistics
Coverage of Bureau of Justice Statistics in the Nexus archive.
- If we believe in second chances, why do we abandon people after prison in Ohio?
Over 20,000 people are released annually from Ohio state prisons, with one-third re-arrested within three years. Lack of stable employment and housing hinders reintegration, but research shows second chances with support reduce recidivism, as seen in a 23% drop in reincarceration rates since 2008 under the Second Chance Act.
- He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say.
Brian Tracey, a 62-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, died in a Florida jail in December 2023 after showing severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. Experts and a sheriff's investigation concluded he should have been sent to the hospital, but the private healthcare contractor Armor Health failed to do so. The case highlights systemic issues in jail healthcare and lack of oversight in Florida.
- Crime is falling, officials say — victims claim reporting isn’t worth it
Crime rates in major U.S. cities like Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York have declined according to officials, but data shows significant underreporting of property crimes. The FBI and Bureau of Justice Statistics highlight low clearance rates for property crimes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current policing and victim reporting practices.