recidivate

Example Sentences

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“We have known for a long time that placing youth in the adult system actually makes them more likely to recidivate.”

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Women are less likely to recidivate when compared to male offenders, but they are also more likely to be homeless.

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Judges already use proprietary, nontransparent algorithms in sentencing and parole hearings to help decide who is likely to recidivate.

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“It’s extremely challenging. We work with individuals who are at high to moderate risk to recidivate,” said Bloodworth, who is a New Haven native.

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“So we’ve got these young offenders - who are more likely to recidivate than old men whose criminal history is long gone - being released back into the community with no programming.”

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