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South Dakota’s Reentry Crisis | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota released over 2,400 inmates in 2025 — half of them never finished rehab programs. A new study reveals most were stuck on waiting lists or never got in, often because they had short sentences. Critics call prisons “parole factories,” blame lawmakers for no funding, and argue that investing in re-entry saves money by cutting repeat offenses. The state spent $160K on the research, exposing a critical gap: programs exist behind bars, but little support follows release — especially for jobs and housing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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