Grant has recently been released from a state prison after the successful completion of his sentence for drug crimes. He has made a promise to himself that he will not go back to prison and will try to do everything he can to reintegrate back into the community. Grant would really like to vote in the upcoming election; however, he has been informed that it will not be possible, at least for this election. Grant also has had a difficult time finding employment. It seems that most employers just do not want to take a chance on someone with a record.
Grant promised himself that he will not go back to prison. Unfortunately, 40% of inmates released go back to prison within ______ years.

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Grant has recently been released from a state prison after the successful completion of his sentence for drug crimes.  He has made a promise to himself that he will not go back to prison and will try to do everything he can to reintegrate back into the community.  Grant would really like to vote in the upcoming election; however, he has been informed that it will not be possible, at least for this election.  Grant also has had a difficult time finding employment.  It seems that most employers just do not want to take a chance on someone with a record.
Grant promised himself that he will not go back to prison.  Unfortunately, 40% of inmates released go back to prison within ______ years.

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Approximately 40% of released inmates in the United States return to prison within 3 years.

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