Criminals who offend after a criminal sanction has previously been imposed is known as ______.
A) committing crimes
B) recidivism
C) reoffending
D) collateral consequences

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Recidivism refers to the act of a criminal offender committing a new crime after serving a previous sentence or punishment. This is different from committing crimes (A) in general, which includes both first-time offenders and repeat offenders. Reoffending (C) is another term for recidivism. Collateral consequences (D) refer to the unintended and often negative consequences that individuals face as a result of their criminal record, such as difficulty finding employment or housing.

Criminals Who Offend After a Criminal Sanction Has Previously Been