Breaking The Cycle: New Hanover County Arrests Target Repeat Offenders

Webrecidivism 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.

Ten years after release, 82% of state prisoners had been arrested.

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Webprior to his new arrest and parole violation he was delivering for a local carryout.

Determined to get his old job back, he is convinced that he must have a car immediately.

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Webbroadly, incarceration in prison serves three key societal functions:

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To punish offenders and deter others;

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To “incapacitate” criminals or protect the public and prevent future crimes;.

Webfortunately, as we discuss in our recommendations, there are policy solutions that can break this cycle of incarceration by addressing people’s needs in their communities.