Violent Criminals With Harsher Sentences Less Likely to Be Rearrested, Study Shows

Violent Criminals With Harsher Sentences Less Likely to Be Rearrested, Study Shows
A prison guard escorts an inmate at San Quentin State Prison, California, on Aug. 15, 2016. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Petr Svab
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Violent criminals in the United States were less likely to be rearrested if they spent more time in prison before release, a large, long-term study has shown.

Nearly 77 percent of people imprisoned for a violent crime were arrested again within 10 years of release. The rate was lower, though, for those who served harsher sentences than for those who served lighter ones, according to the study conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BLS).

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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