Research and Reports

Research and Reports

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) produces research reports concerning the incarcerated population and other aspects of the departmental operations.

DOCCS publishes additional data on the NYS Open-NY website, which can be found here. 

Media with questions regarding these reports should contact the DOCCS Public Information Office at 518-457-8182.

All Research and Reports
22 results found available within Recidivism Research Clear All
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Recidivism Research
Releases - 2018 Three Year Post Release Follow Up

This report describes the return-to-custody data for incarcerated individuals released from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) in 2018.

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Recidivism Research
Releases - 2017 Three Year Post Release Follow Up

This report describes the return-to-custody data for incarcerated individuals released from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) in 2017.

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Recidivism Research
Releases - 2016 Three Year Post Release Follow Up

This report describes the return-to-custody data for incarcerated individuals released from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) in 2016.

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Recidivism Research
Releases and Discharges from Incarceration 2020

This report describes characteristics of incarcerated individuals discharged from the Department during a given calendar year. The tables present information on length of time served...

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Recidivism Research
Recidivism Research - 2015

The subject of this report are inmates released from facilities of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Each case was followed for a...

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Recidivism Research
Releases and Discharges from Incarceration 2019

This report describes characteristics of incarcerated individuals discharged from the Department during a given calendar year. The tables present information on length of time served...

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Recidivism Research
Releases - 2015 Three Year Post Release Follow Up

This report describes the return-to-custody data for incarcerated individuals released from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) in 2015.

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Recidivism Research
Recidivism Research - 2014

The subject of this report are inmates released from facilities of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Each case was followed for a...

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Recidivism Research
Recidivism Research - 2013

The subject of this report are inmates released from facilities of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Each case was followed for a...

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Recidivism Research
Impact of GED

An analysis of the impact of GED (high school equivalency diplomas) on community success.