The Executive Office of the President of the United States, Council of Economic Advisers -

A report on recidivism reduction programs that could reduce the cost of crime through education and re-entry programs addressing mental health problems. Data describes programs addressing mental health as having more impact on reducing cost and future crime, while data supporting education programs is too incomplete to recognize any returns on investing. Study shows increased research evidence is necessary before future investment to reduce recidivism as a whole.

The Council of Economic Advisers is an agency within the Executive Office of the United States that uses the best available data to offer the President objective economic advice based on research and empirical evidence.

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