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Why do so many prisoners re-offend?

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

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14.50 25 Sep 2019


Why do so many prisoners re-offend?


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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

 


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