'prevent recidivism' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it in formal contexts, such as in academic or professional writing, to refer to efforts to reduce the rate at which individuals re-offend after being released from prison. For example: "This organization works to prevent recidivism by providing job training and support to formerly incarcerated individuals."
Harsh conditions don't seem to deter criminals, or prevent recidivism.
Mandatory sentencing prevents judges from exercising discretion and does little to prevent recidivism.
The Internet and computer ban "is reasonably related to Paul's offense and to the need to prevent recidivism and protect the public," the court ruled.
I don't feel I should be apologetic in saying that our mission is to prevent recidivism, and I don't think you do that by turning them into animals".
The Rev. Leon Kelly, an antigang advocate who works to keep parolees from returning to prison, said Mr. Clements had embraced programs intended to prevent recidivism.
Under Mrs. Margolis's stewardship, efforts to prevent recidivism came not only in official form (Fresh Start offered participants therapy and drug counseling in prison and lifetime support on their release) but also in her own unofficial brand of attention to alumni.
The staffers devised a provision that made the Secretary of Defense personally responsible for preventing recidivism.
But as the drug courts have shown, it is far more effective in preventing recidivism among nonviolent offenders than prison.
The experience of other states proves that treating juveniles as juveniles prevents recidivism, increasing public safety and saving money.
"Interlocks are very effective in preventing recidivism, but the problem is they're used in a tiny proportion of cases," said Russ Rader, a spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Although the relationship between labor market participation and criminal activity is complex, research shows that having a job plays a crucial part in preventing recidivism (Visher et al. 2005).
