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The Iowa Department of Corrections is committed to effective, evidence-based and research-informed practices and programs for offenders.
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Iowa Open Data
Iowa Open Data
Please explore data about Iowa Corrections, discover answers to the questions you have, and share the information with o
Recidivism
Iowa Prison Recidivism
Recidivism is the act of an individual leaving prison who is then reincarcerated within three years for any reason.
Iowa Correctional System Census
Iowa Correctional System Census
This report provides the census of individuals who are supervised in Iowa's correctional system (Replaces Quick Facts).
Iowa Probation Recidivism
Iowa Probation Recidivism
Probation recidivism includes individuals in the community on probation who are incarcerated within three years.