Sentence examples for increase recidivism from inspiring English sources

It is common sense that placing young offenders into adult prisons will only harden them and increase recidivism.

Barring access to housing would only increase recidivism.

Social scientists and policymakers have a generation of solid data proving that we can have fewer prisoners and less crime, and showing that unnecessary incarceration can actually increase recidivism.

Former Bush administration attorney general Michael Mukasey has joined current attorney general Loretta Lynch in urging Congress to pass sentencing reform, writing "[L]ocking up low-level offenders for long prison sentences doesn't reduce crime... Research shows that longer sentences can often increase recidivism, especially for low-level offenders".

5 10 The synergistic effect of multiple, concurrent health conditions may increase recidivism, and produce poor treatment outcomes, making management of ex-prisoners' health especially challenging.

Inadequate mental health services increases recidivism.

The trend affects whole communities, depressing earnings and increasing recidivism.

"Studies have shown repeatedly that trying juveniles as adults increases recidivism," Mr. Krisberg said.

In the decades since, studies have found that "tough love" is often detrimental to young people, and sometimes increases recidivism.

After evaluating the available research, it concludes that transferring juveniles for trial and sentencing to an adult criminal court has increased recidivism, especially among violent offenders, and has led many young people to a permanent life of crime.

In addition to harming families, and especially children, denying the most basic assistance actually increases recidivism rates by creating dire need, perpetuating the stigma of addiction and pushing people further away from social services aimed at alleviating the problem.