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Released inmates face high death risk

Posted January 11th, 2007 by Tara Murray in Crime, Law, and Justice, Health

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that former inmates were much more likely than the general public to die during their first two weeks out of prison. Experts say released prisoners need more support to prevent recidivism and health risks. (AP via Centre Daily Times)

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