👉 Recidivism refers to a person's tendency to commit crimes after serving their sentence. Recidivism can be seen as a cycle of self-reinforcement, where individuals who have committed crimes are more likely to reoffend if they are released from prison or probation. This phenomenon is often described as the "second chance" theory in criminal justice, which suggests that it is possible for someone to turn their lives around and become productive citizens if given a second chance. Recidivism can be influenced
