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Articles Published by NIJ

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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice

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Subtopic: Recidivism

NIJ Journal 271, February 2013

Date Published
February 1, 2013

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.