recidivism Flashcards
1
Q
what is recidivism?
A
recidivism refers to reoffending
2
Q
why is it difficult to obtain clear recidivism rates?
A
the timeframe after release e.g a year or longer
3
Q
what is the UK recidivism rate
A
45%
4
Q
what countries have higher recidivism rates and lower?
A
US Australia and denmark have rates that excess 60%
Norway as low as 20% due to less emphasis on incarceration
5
Q
what are the benefits on non-custodial sentencing on recidivism?
A
many prisoners acess education and training while in prison which increases the possibility they will fnd employment upon release- reducing the liklihood of recidivism
6
Q
what is the impact on the economy for recidivism
A
the cost for the economy is 9 billion per year
