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THE PROBLEM

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  • These groups of individuals are faced with difficulties, fears, stigmatism, drugs and alcohol relapses, the possibility of re-incarceration and other challenges as well. 

 

  • Often, these individuals come out of jail, prisons or drug treatment programs and face rejection from friends and families and have nowhere to turn.

 

  • Every year, over 600,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons in the United States. That’s just part of the picture—around 9 million people also cycle through local jails annually. These numbers reflect a massive churn in the criminal justice system, with many people returning to their communities after incarceration. Unfortunately, the journey doesn’t always end there. More than two-thirds of released
    prisoners are rearrested within three years, and about half end up back behind bars. That’s why reentry programs—offering support with housing, employment, and mental health—are so crucial.   

 

  • Startling Statistics:​

    • As of 2025, the prison population in the United States reflects a complex and evolving landscape. Here's a breakdown of the key statistics and trends:

      • ​Total Incarceration in 2025

        • Nearly 1.9 million people are incarcerated across the United States​, to include:

          • ​155,000 in federal prisons

          • Over 1 million in state prisons

          • Approximately 600,000 in local jails​

  • ​​​​Trends and Changes:

    • ​The incarcerated population grew by about 2% since the previous year, reversing a decade-long decline

    • Despite this increase, the total remains about 13% lower than pre-pandemic levels

    • Nine states accounted for 77% of all state prison growth between 2022 and 2023

    • Youth incarceration rose by 11% in 2022, marking the first increase in over 20 years

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  • Facility Breakdown

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Facility Type                             Population (2025)         Notes

Federal Prisons                        ~155,000                       93% male; ~45% for drug offenses

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State Prisons                            ~1,050,000                    Varies by state; includes long-term sentences

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Local Jails                                 ~600,000                       Includes ~450,000 pre-trial detainees

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Juvenile Facilities                     ~37,000                        Rising trend in youth confinement

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Immigration Detention            ~25,000–30,000           Includes ICE detainees

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Other (tribal, military,
psychiatric)                                ~30,000+                      Includes civil commitment and Indian

                                                                                         country jails

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  • Global Context

    • The U.S. continues to have the highest incarceration rate in the world, with about 565 per 100,000 residents, far exceeding countries like China and Brazil.

    • Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2025 | Prison Policy Initiative​                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       â€‹â€‹                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       â€‹                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ​​                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       â€‹                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       â€‹                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  • ​Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2025 | Prison Policy Initiative

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Mass Incarceration Trends – The Sentencing Project

 

As of July 2025, there are 544 juvenile detention centers across the United States.

  • Key Details:

    • These facilities are spread across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

    • Major metropolitan areas like Jacksonville, FL and Nashville, TN each have 4 juvenile detention centers.

    • The number of facilities has declined by about 20% over the past decade, reflecting efforts to reduce youth incarceration.

 

Between 2022 and 2025, recidivism rates in the United States showed modest improvement overall, though they varied significantly by state and how recidivism was defined (e.g., rearrest, re-conviction, or re-incarceration).

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  • National Recidivism Trends (2022–2025)

    • These figures typically reflect 3-year re-incarceration rates, the most common metric used by states.

  • Key Insights

    • Younger individuals (under 25) have the highest recidivism rates—up to 56.8% within 5 years.

    • Older individuals (40+) are significantly less likely to reoffend—only 36.3% re-incarcerated within 5 years.

    • States with robust reentry programs (e.g., job training, housing support) saw the largest declines in recidivism.​

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