Advertisement

Why do so many prisoners re-offend?

Nearly half of prisoners released in 2012 reoffended according to new figures. The Central Statis...

Share this article

14.50 25 Sep 2019


Why do so many prisoners re-offend?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

14.50 25 Sep 2019


Nearly half of prisoners released in 2012 reoffended according to new figures. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) said 45.6% of inmates released were convicted of another crime within just three years The number increased for younger prisoners - 73% of those under 21 reoffended within 3 years. Why do so many prisoners reoffend? Ciara chats to listeners

 


Read more about

Crime Criminal Ex-prisoner Jail Justice Lunchtime Live Newstalk Prison Prisoner Re-offend Sentence

Related Episodes

Daniel Kinahan: Dubai’s Most W...

00:20:20

Daniel Kinahan: Dubai’s Most Wanted Irishman

Newstalk Daily

00:20:20


Protests over Shein opening fi...

00:08:00

Protests over Shein opening first permanent store

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:00


Left or Right politics - why d...

00:15:37

Left or Right politics - why do we have to pick a side?

The Hard Shoulder

00:15:37


Do you know what’s in your mak...

00:06:34

Do you know what’s in your makeup?

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:34