Recidivism refers to the repeated commission of crimes by an individual after being convicted and punished.

Recidivism rate, reoffending rate, and return-to-prison rate are all common measures of recidivism.

Recidivism reduction strategies aim to reduce crime rates, rehabilitate offenders, and protect society.

Low socioeconomic status, lack of education, and history of mental illness are all factors associated with an increased risk of recidivism.

Rehabilitation refers to the process of helping offenders change their criminal behavior and reduce their risk of recidivism.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment are all examples of rehabilitation programs.

Incapacitation refers to the practice of keeping offenders in prison or jail for an extended period of time in order to prevent them from committing further crimes.

Life imprisonment, mandatory minimum sentences, and three-strikes laws are all examples of incapacitation strategies.

Deterrence refers to the practice of punishing offenders in order to deter them from committing future crimes.

Capital punishment, long prison sentences, and public shaming are all examples of deterrence strategies.

Retribution refers to the practice of punishing offenders in order to make them suffer for their crimes.

Vengeance, eye for an eye, and lex talionis are all examples of retributive strategies.

Parole, probation, and commutation are all examples of early release programs.

Regular meetings with a parole or probation officer, drug testing, and curfew are all common conditions of parole or probation.

Reentry, aftercare, and community supervision are all terms used to describe the practice of providing offenders with support and services to help them successfully reintegrate into society after being released from prison or jail.