Which is NOT recidivism?

Which is NOT recidivism?

• A. Recidivism
• B. Reoffense
• C. Graduation
• D. Repeat offending

Answer: (C)

Recidivism means relapsing into criminal behavior after contact with the justice system, typically shown by committing another offense within a defined period. Reoffense and repeat offending are essentially the same idea: a person commits another crime after prior offenses, which is recidivism. Graduation is about completing a program or achieving a degree, not about committing crimes, so it does not describe a relapse into criminal behavior. Although graduation can be part of rehabilitation and is generally associated with lower risk of future offenses, it itself is not recidivism.

Recidivism means relapsing into criminal behavior after contact with the justice system, typically shown by committing another offense within a defined period. Reoffense and repeat offending are essentially the same idea: a person commits another crime after prior offenses, which is recidivism. Graduation is about completing a program or achieving a degree, not about committing crimes, so it does not describe a relapse into criminal behavior. Although graduation can be part of rehabilitation and is generally associated with lower risk of future offenses, it itself is not recidivism.