recidivate
verb
re·cid·i·vate
ri-ˈsi-də-ˌvāt
recidivated; recidivating; recidivates
: to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior and especially delinquency or criminal activity : to exhibit recidivism
There are three things that exponentially decrease the likelihood that an offender will recidivate. Offenders who obtain a diploma or GED certificate, obtain a job skill and maintain gainful employment are far more likely to break out of this dreaded cycle.—Christopher Bowman
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