A gang in a poor neighbourhood had an initiation ritual that involved committing a "break and enter" in a wealthier neighbourhood. One of the new initiates was convicted of similar crimes as a young offender. After apprehension by police, he was charged and convicted. What is the term used to describe reconviction of further criminal behaviour after initial convictions?
A)reactive offending
B)recidivism
C) secondary offences
D) reoffending

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Recidivism refers to the reconviction of criminal behavior after initial convictions.

A Gang in a Poor Neighbourhood Had an Initiation Ritual