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recidivism

[ri-sid-uh-viz-uhm] / rɪˈsɪd əˌvɪz əm /


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Sadly, the postprison recidivism rate can be 40% or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Those who took part in the program have a lower-than-average recidivism rate—suggesting a model that could be used to expand early releases.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2025

Thousands have gone through the 10-year-old program, and it’s part of a broader push by the state to go beyond punishment and rehabilitate incarcerated people and reduce recidivism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

Issues such as poverty, social class disparities, criminal recidivism and housing challenges are highly present in east Belfast which Phoenix Education Centre is hoping to improve.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Second, studies have shown again and again that nothing lowers recidivism rates like education.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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