From 2aba80f88fe4def594c43f1fdf6f6b0a78ab29ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ian MacFarland Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:13:07 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] More PA copy edits (#469) --- spotlight-client/package.json | 2 +- .../src/contentApi/sources/us_pa.ts | 56 +++++++++---------- 2 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 32 deletions(-) diff --git a/spotlight-client/package.json b/spotlight-client/package.json index 0d1d176e..da31dd48 100644 --- a/spotlight-client/package.json +++ b/spotlight-client/package.json @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ { "name": "spotlight-client", "description": "A public-facing dashboard to help educate citizens and build accountability", - "version": "2.2.2", + "version": "2.2.3", "private": true, "repository": "git@github.com:Recidiviz/public-dashboard.git", "author": "Recidiviz ", diff --git a/spotlight-client/src/contentApi/sources/us_pa.ts b/spotlight-client/src/contentApi/sources/us_pa.ts index ae73cf50..dc0d2753 100644 --- a/spotlight-client/src/contentApi/sources/us_pa.ts +++ b/spotlight-client/src/contentApi/sources/us_pa.ts @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ const content: TenantContent = { title: "Who is in a State Correctional Institution (SCI)?", body: `

The Department of Corrections operates 23 state correctional institutions - (SCIs) across the state as well as one motivational boot camp. + (SCIs) across the commonwealth as well as one motivational boot camp.

`, metricTypeId: "PrisonPopulationCurrent", }, @@ -251,45 +251,39 @@ const content: TenantContent = { PrisonRecidivismRateHistorical: { name: "Cumulative Recidivism Rates", methodology: `

- The DOC uses three different measures of recidivism: rearrest, reincarceration, - and overall recidivism. This data depicts overall recidivism, which is - defined by the DOC as the first instance of any type of rearrest or reincarceration - after the individual is released from the DOC. + The PA DOC uses three different measures of recidivism: rearrest, reincarceration, + and overall recidivism. Rearrest is measured as the first instance of arrest + after inmates are released from state prison. Reincarceration is measured as + the first instance of returning to state prison after inmates are released from + state prison. Overall recidivism is measured as the first instance of any type + of rearrest or reincarceration after inmates are released from state prison.

- Rearrest is measured as the first instance of arrest after inmates are - released from state prison. Reincarceration is measured as the first - instance of returning to state prison after inmates are released from - state prison. Overall recidivism is measured as the first instance of any - type of rearrest or reincarceration after inmates are released from state - prison. -

-

- All calculations are effective as of 7/1/2021, and will be updated regularly - moving forward. Methodologies for these calculations may vary slightly from - existing public reports produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. + The cumulative recidivism rate used here represents PA DOC's “overall recidivism,” + which is the first instance of either rearrest or return to DOC custody within + 3 years after prior release from DOC custody. This is a broad definition of + recidivism that includes individuals who are reincarcerated for technical parole + violations (not new crimes), as well as individuals who are rearrested but not + necessarily convicted or returned to DOC custody.

`, }, PrisonRecidivismRateSingleFollowupHistorical: { name: "Recidivism Rates Over Time", methodology: `

- The DOC uses three different measures of recidivism: rearrest, reincarceration, - and overall recidivism. This data depicts overall recidivism, which is - defined by the DOC as the first instance of any type of rearrest or reincarceration - after the individual is released from the DOC. + The PA DOC uses three different measures of recidivism: rearrest, reincarceration, + and overall recidivism. Rearrest is measured as the first instance of arrest + after inmates are released from state prison. Reincarceration is measured as + the first instance of returning to state prison after inmates are released from + state prison. Overall recidivism is measured as the first instance of any type + of rearrest or reincarceration after inmates are released from state prison.

- Rearrest is measured as the first instance of arrest after inmates are - released from state prison. Reincarceration is measured as the first - instance of returning to state prison after inmates are released from - state prison. Overall recidivism is measured as the first instance of any - type of rearrest or reincarceration after inmates are released from state - prison. -

-

- All calculations are effective as of 7/1/2021, and will be updated regularly - moving forward. Methodologies for these calculations may vary slightly from - existing public reports produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. + The cumulative recidivism rate used here represents PA DOC's “overall recidivism,” + which is the first instance of either rearrest or return to DOC custody within + 3 years after prior release from DOC custody. This is a broad definition of + recidivism that includes individuals who are reincarcerated for technical parole + violations (not new crimes), as well as individuals who are rearrested but not + necessarily convicted or returned to DOC custody.

`, }, ParolePopulationCurrent: {