When people try to predict recidivism they are predicting the likelihood that an offender will repeat his or her criminal behavior.

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Recidivism refers to the act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after they have either experienced negative consequences of that behavior, or have been treated or trained to extinguish that behavior. In the context of criminal justice, predicting recidivism involves estimating the likelihood that a convicted criminal will re-offend.

When People Try to Predict Recidivism They Are Predicting the Likelihood