Tag #Recidivism

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Stuttgart Home Invasion: 12-Year Sentence, Preventative Detention for Violent Robbery

In Stuttgart, Germany, a 24-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by preventative detention for breaking into a home, stabbing a 15-year-old girl multiple times, and stealing valuables; the judge highlighted the severity of the crime and the need to protect the public.

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France's High Recidivism Rate and the Proposed Elimination of Suspended Sentences

France's high recidivism rate—63% of released prisoners re-offend within five years—highlights the prison system's focus on punishment over prevention, prompting concerns about the impact of eliminating suspended sentences.

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NC College Student Killed in Random Burglary by Career Criminal

On May 3, 2024, 22-year-old Logan Federico, a North Carolina college student visiting friends in Columbia, South Carolina, was fatally shot by 30-year-old Alexander Dickey, a career criminal with nearly 40 prior arrests, during a burglary; Dickey is charged with murder and other crimes.

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Dutch Advisory Board Rebuts Concerns About Early Release of Life-Sentenced Individuals

The Dutch Advisory Board on Life Sentences confirms that concerns about early release without treatment for individuals serving life sentences are unfounded, citing a new system implemented in 2017 which includes mandatory psychiatric evaluation before any reintegration consideration.

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High-Risk Sex Offender Awaits Deportation from Spain

A 25-year-old man, Jalal A., convicted of sexual assault and deemed high-risk to reoffend, is awaiting deportation from Spain's Barcelona CIE detention center; his release is imminent unless Marrocco expedites his identification and deportation by mid-April.

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Fatal Stabbing at Den Dolder Psychiatric Clinic Sparks Relocation Debate

A 76-year-old woman was fatally stabbed at a psychiatric clinic in Den Dolder, Netherlands; the clinic's internal investigation found no immediate action-requiring errors, but an external investigation is ongoing, and residents are demanding the clinic's relocation due to safety concerns.

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Man Jailed for Selling Poison Diet Pills Online

Kyle Enos, 33, was jailed for three years for selling poison-laced diet pills online; he sourced 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) from India and China via the dark web, violating a Serious Crime Prevention Order following a previous eight-year sentence for selling fentanyl, resulting in an unsanitary operati...

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HMP Swinfen Hall: Prison Violence Hinders Rehabilitation, Raising Public Safety Concerns

Families of inmates at HMP Swinfen Hall, a prison in Lichfield with reported high rates of violence and inadequate rehabilitation programs, fear their loved ones are becoming more dangerous due to the unsafe conditions and lack of support.

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Sycamore Gap Vandalism Spurs Debate on Prison Overcrowding and Sentencing Reform

Two people damaged the Sycamore Gap tree, sparking public anger and raising questions about sentencing and prison overcrowding; the government is reviewing sentencing practices to address the issue, potentially releasing inmates early for good behavior, a move inspired by Texas's successful reform.

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Torch Program Reduces Indigenous Recidivism Through Art

The Torch program, an Indigenous Australian art initiative in Victorian prisons, boasts significantly lower recidivism rates (11-9%) among participants compared to national averages (76%), influencing policy changes and showcased in the Blak In-Justice exhibition at Heide Museum.

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EU Project 'Turning Blue' Combats Recidivism Through Blue Economy Jobs

The EU-funded 'Turning Blue' project helps young offenders in five European countries find jobs in the blue economy (aquaculture, coastal tourism) by 2026, addressing high recidivism rates and labor shortages.

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Utrecht Serial Rapist's Release Delayed

A Dutch court delayed the release of Gerard T., a serial rapist convicted for attacks in Utrecht in 1995 and 2001, for up to 180 days due to concerns about public safety and the need for further treatment in a forensic psychiatric clinic before a potential transition to sheltered living; this follow...

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