Oregon recidivism: 51% of released offenders are arrested again within three years, 35% are convicted for new crimes

Oregon’s rates of recidivism have dropped recently and look lower than national averages. Those statistics are relevant to the recently linked deaths of four women.

SALEM, Ore. — About half of Oregon inmates who are released on parole or post-prison supervision are arrested again within three years, according to Oregon’s Criminal Justice Commission. More than a third of the offenders are convicted for new crimes.

The likelihood of reoffending is in focus with the connected killings of four women in the greater Portland area. Investigators said they found a person of interest and news outlets have identified the potential suspect as Jesse Calhoun, a man whose

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