Recidivism, which derives from latin recidivus (or, falling back), denotes the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. The offender, freed after completion of his incarceration,. Increasing evidence suggests that incarceration can improve the social reintegration of inmates in some circumstances. Yet, the mechanisms through which incarceration may favor rehabilitation remain unknown. Verkkostudies suggest a weak relationship between participation in educational programs and recidivism prevention, emphasizing the importance of a humanistic and more holistic approach to.