recidivism
noun [ U ] law specialized uk/rɪˈsɪd.ɪ.vɪ.zəm/ us/rəˈsɪd.ə.vɪ.zəm/
犯罪判刑后又犯新罪的行为，屡犯
the act of continuing to commit crimes even after having been punished
This program is aimed at reducing recidivism. 该计划旨在减少屡犯行为。
Recidivism rates are 25 percent lower for offenders who get structured treatment. 接受结构化治疗的罪犯刑满犯新罪的情况较一般屡犯的发生率要少百分之二十五。
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- They announced a range of measures to cut recidivism.
- The court needs to assess the offender's recidivism risk.
- If there is a strong family attachment, the recidivism is much lower.