The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Jan. 15 announced it would be introducing a new system to assess whether an inmate is likely to re-offend after being released from prison, a move it says would make the process fairer, more effective, and transparent.
Attorney General William Barr described the updated system as “another milestone in implementing the First Step Act,” as it would help assess inmates and identify programs they may need to help reduce the risk of recidivism.
