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Recidivism

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Recidivism is the return to offending after a sanction, and it is the standard measure of whether a correctional response worked.

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A system releasing people without housing, work, or ties sees many of them return.

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Recidivism rates depend heavily on how re-offending is defined and how long people are followed.

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