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NIJ Journal Issue 262, March 2009

Date Published
March 1, 2009

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

Recidivism Is a Core Criminal Justice Concern

Date Published
October 2, 2008

Recidivism is one of the most fundamental concepts in criminal justice. It refers to a person's relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous crime.

NIJ Journal Issue 261, October 2008

Date Published
October 1, 2008

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.