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

Martina and Ammi Burke arreste...

00:03:32

Martina and Ammi Burke arrested - latest updates

The Hard Shoulder

00:03:32


Israel makes death penalty leg...

00:07:37

Israel makes death penalty legal for Palestinians convicted of terror charges

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:37


How should another pandemic be...

00:15:19

How should another pandemic be managed in the future?

The Hard Shoulder

00:15:19


Why we need proper infrastruct...

00:09:07

Why we need proper infrastructure for e-scooters

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:07