the act of continuing to commit crimes even after having been punished

This program is aimed at reducing recidivism. 该计划旨在减少屡犯行为。

Recidivism rates are 25 percent lower for offenders who get structured treatment. 接受结构化治疗的罪犯刑满犯新罪的情况较一般屡犯的发生率要少百分之二十五。