Tag #Recidivism

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Netherlands Considers Ignition Interlocks to Combat Rise in Drunk Driving

An 84% majority of Dutch respondents support reintroducing ignition interlocks for repeat drunk driving offenders, aiming to curb the recent rise in alcohol-related traffic incidents and fatalities by preventing repeat offenses and complementing addiction treatment.

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Fatal Stabbing in Nieuwegein Prompts Investigation into Handling of Suspect

An 11-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, by a 29-year-old man with a known history of violence and mental health issues, prompting an investigation into the handling of his case by multiple agencies.

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Life Sentences for Couple in Sarah Mayhew Murder

Steven Sansom and Gemma Watts were jailed for life for the murder of Sarah Mayhew, whose dismembered body was found in Rowdown Fields on April 2, 2024; Sansom received a whole life order, while Watts received a minimum 30-year sentence.

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French Man Indicted for Terror-Linked Attempted Murder After Supermarket Stabbing

On January 27th, in Apt, France, Mehdi B., a 32-year-old French man with a prior terrorism-related conviction, stabbed a man multiple times in a supermarket while shouting "Allah Akbar", resulting in seven days of total work incapacity for the victim and minor injuries for a security guard; he was i...

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Italy's Overcrowded Prisons: A €3.3 Billion Annual Cost and 68.7% Recidivism Rate"

Italy's prison system faces a €3.3 billion annual cost due to 62,000 inmates in 48,000 spaces, resulting in inhumane conditions, 221 deaths (80 suicides) in 2024, and a 68.7% recidivism rate, highlighting the need for reform.

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German TV Series Explores Fictional Prison Release Program

A Better Place", a new German TV series, follows a fictional prison release program in Rheinstadt, Germany, where 300 inmates are released, given housing and jobs, and monitored by Trust program staff, with varying degrees of success, highlighting the complexities of reintegration and the perspectiv...

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Federal Law Mandates Healthcare for Incarcerated Youth Upon Release

A new federal law requires states to provide medical and dental screenings to Medicaid- and CHIP-eligible youths before and after release from correctional facilities, aiming to improve mental health and reduce recidivism, addressing a major systemic problem of healthcare access for this population.

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Life Sentences for Couple in Sarah Mayhew Murder

Steven Sansom and Gemma Watts were given life sentences for murdering Sarah Mayhew, whose dismembered body was found in Rowdown Fields, New Addington, after she was lured to Sansom's flat on March 8, 2024. Sansom received a whole life order, his second life sentence, while Watts received a minimum 3...

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Serial Criminal Guilty of Murdering Taxi Driver

Steven Greig, a 47-year-old serial offender with 189 prior convictions, was found guilty of murdering taxi driver Mark Ward in Dundee after an argument over a cigarette; Greig will be sentenced in March.

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Iceland Foods' Initiative to Employ Ex-Offenders Reduces Reoffending

Iceland Foods has hired over 680 ex-offenders since 2022, aiming to reduce reoffending and prison populations by offering jobs and support; the initiative excludes sex offenders, arsonists, and those convicted of domestic violence involving children.

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UK Launches Employment Councils to Cut Crime, Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs

A new UK government initiative is launching 11 regional employment councils to help ex-offenders find jobs, partnering with businesses like Co-op and Iceland to reduce the 80% reoffending rate and improve employment prospects for those leaving prison.

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Turkey to Reform Sentencing System, Emphasizing Convict Rehabilitation

Turkey's Justice Ministry is preparing a judicial reform strategy document and a new sentencing bill focusing on convict rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism by providing vocational training, education, and public work opportunities; the bill will be presented to President Erdoğan by month's ...

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