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recidivism

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


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North Carolina is also part of Reentry 2030, an initiative that aims to reduce recidivism by 30% by 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

He also would look to work with trade schools to help inmates acquire skills to prevent recidivism.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

A Meta spokesperson told the BBC that her Instagram accounts had been "removed for violating our recidivism policy".

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025

Some researchers have clocked precipitous drops in the recidivism rate, as this metric is called, because of educational progress and its connection to landing a good job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025

Many judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers do a poor job of recognizing the special needs of the mentally disabled, which leads to wrongful convictions, lengthier prison terms, and high rates of recidivism.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson


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