State Reform Profile
Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a national leader in naloxone distribution and MAT in jails, dramatically reducing overdose deaths post-release.
Key Statistics
Incarceration by Race
Incarceration rate per 100,000 residents. Racial estimates based on BJS/Sentencing Project methodology.
Recidivism Rate
Percent of people reincarcerated within 3 years of release. Source: BJS recidivism data series.
Cost vs. Alternatives
Active & Passed Reforms
3 initiativesIn-Jail MAT ProgramView full details →
First state to offer medication-assisted treatment in all correctional facilities.
Question 1 – Marijuana LegalizationView full details →
Legalized recreational marijuana.
Restorative Justice InitiativeView full details →
Restorative justice programs as alternatives to prosecution.
Data Sources & Methodology
Reform data sourced from state legislative records, BJS Criminal Justice Statistics, the Vera Institute Incarceration Trends dataset, and The Sentencing Project. AltReform prediction scores (0,100) are generated by our ML model trained on 20+ years of state-level reform outcomes, weighting recidivism reduction, racial equity impact, cost-effectiveness, and political feasibility. Statistics are the most recent available (2021,2024).
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