Iowa Prison Recidivism Status, Current Cohort

This query contains deidentified case level records of individuals leaving prison (parole/special sentence, work release, or discharge) and reentering the community for the most current cohort. It also provides an individual's status at three years to assess whether reentry into the community was successful or whether the individual was reincarcerated. Research shows most individuals are at the highest risk to be reincarcerated within the first 12 months following their release from prison. After three years, the risk of reincarceration becomes much lower.

Dataset includes information regarding age, sex, race, original offense committed, convicting offense causing recidivism where applicable, and risk.