The Pros And Cons Of Recidivism

Limitations Trying to reduce recidivism is a constant battle that can never be completely solved but can be slowed down. This slow down process will also need time and cannot be resolved overnight. With any form of programs involving the reduction of recidivism, there are going to be some type of limitation. These limitations can be a factor in hindering the progress of reducing recidivism. For the programs to be taught in prisons or jails successfully; the offender, jail personnel, and programs facilitators need to work together. The inmates must be willing to soak in the lessons being taught and have an open mind to change. Prisons and jails need to allow the programs to proceed within their facility. The program facilitators need to be competent teachers and to successfully communicate the elements of the program. The most essential part of fighting recidivism is the …show more content…
Therefore, evidence-based practices are critical to the criminal justice system. The assessment of the offender’s risk and needs are very important because this data will place the offender in the appropriate level of supervision. Low-risk individuals who are misplaced in programs with high-risk offenders are also more likely to recidivate.
Prisons do what they were made to do by keeping an offender out of society but first time offenders won’t benefit from prison. The prisons should be used for violent offenders such as murderers and rapists but not for those with minor charges. However, this does not mean that simple charges should be let off the hook but they should however be required to complete programs pertaining to their charge. We should not expect prisons to lower recidivism rates. That is why those who are with charged with minor offenses would benefit more from programs and treatments with participants who are on the same level of