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Probation Systems' Dangers Highlight Rehabilitation Debate
A GAO report finds 45 percent of 1,200 ex probationers in four cities convicted again while on probation. About half stayed on probation after new arrests. 200 current offenders committed 218 new crimes. The study urges national leadership, more funding, and stronger supervision to improve probation effectiveness.
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