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Oregon has the lowest recitivism rate in the nation for a system of its size (%26 - %30). (Rhode Island and New Jersey have lower rates, but are significantly smaller systems) A major reason for this low rate of repeat offenders is the array of programs we offer inmates to help them resocialize. What are the savings to the state when an offender successfully rejoins society? Fewer victims, less loss of property due to criminal activities, and increased tax revenues from an employed citizen.

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