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HD 5415

A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see items 0330-0613 and 8900-1100 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on One Year Recidivism Rates of Men and Women released from 2017-2021 and Multi-Year Descriptive Analysis of Risk Reduction Programs

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Executive report filing detailing one-year recidivism rates (2017-2021) and multi-year analysis of risk reduction programs' effectiveness to inform Massachusetts criminal justice policy decisions.

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Bill Summary · HD 5415

Legislative bill overview

HD 5415 is a filing of a required executive report from Massachusetts' Public Safety office documenting one-year recidivism rates for individuals released from incarceration during 2017-2021, along with an analysis of risk reduction programs and their effectiveness over multiple years. The bill fulfills a reporting mandate established in 2023 legislation and provides data on recidivism outcomes separated by gender.

Why is this important

Recidivism data directly measures whether criminal justice interventions are working to reduce repeat offenses and protect public safety. This report informs legislative decisions about resource allocation, program expansion, and criminal justice policy reform by establishing whether existing risk reduction programs are achieving their intended outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Program effectiveness disclosure: The analysis may reveal that certain expensive programs show limited impact on recidivism, potentially creating pressure to eliminate them or redirect funding
  • Demographic disparities: Data broken down by gender could expose significant differences in outcomes that raise questions about program equity or sentencing practices
  • Accountability and transparency: If recidivism rates are higher than expected, the report may face scrutiny over implementation failures, adequate funding, or program design flaws

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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