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Recidivism

Definition:

Recidivism refers to the tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend or relapse into criminal behavior. It is a measure of the rate at which individuals who have been previously incarcerated commit subsequent offenses.

Examples:

1. High recidivism rates among released prisoners are often a concern for policymakers.
2. The government is working on implementing various rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism.
3. In order to address recidivism, it is crucial to understand the factors that contribute to criminal relapse.

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