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'''Recidivism''' is the tendency to relapse into an undesirable pattern of behavior, particularly criminal conduct. Overcoming recidivism is a challenge for many people, and the high rate of recidivism by convicts is the justification for increasing prison sentences for repeat offenders.

One study by a public university professor identifies five factors affecting recidivism:<ref>"Recidivism Reduction Treatment Center Study," by Professor T. Hank Robinson, of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Juvenile Justice Institute.</ref>

*education and employment
*substance abuse
*mental health
*housing
*support by social networks

Missing from that list is [[faith]], which is probably the greatest aid in overcoming recidivism.

Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, offers [[faith]]-based college courses to prisoners in an effort to reduce recidivism.

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