Recidivism (noun)

1. The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
2. The rate at which previously convicted criminals commit new crimes.

Origin:

From the latin word "recidivus" meaning "falling back".

Examples:

1. The state's recidivism rate has been decreasing in recent years due to new rehabilitation programs.
2. Critics of the prison system argue that recidivism is a direct result of overcrowded and underfunded facilities.
3. Recidivism is a persistent problem in the criminal justice system.
4. The study found that education and job training programs greatly reduce recidivism among inmates.
5. Recidivism is often considered as a failure of the rehabilitation system.