THE LITERATURE REVIEW: THE RECIDIVISM AMONG PRISONERS CONVICTED OF SEXUAL AND VIOLENT CRIMES FOLLOWING MEASURES TO PREVENT RECIDIVISM OF SEXUAL AND VIOLENT CRIMES ACT (2022)

Abstract

     The recidivism of prisoners is also a challenging problem that requires agencies in the justice system to urgently find ways to solve the problem in order to rehabilitate the behavior of prisoners who return to re-offend. This article, therefore, aims to study the concept and theory of recidivism and sexual or violent offenses and analyze the causes of recidivism among prisoners convicted of sexual and violent crimes. Including offering guidelines for solving problems, which collect information from documents and electronic media. From the study, it was found that factors that still cause recidivism include personal, spiritual, social, mental, environmental, and legal factors. As for the approach to correcting recidivism, there should be a holistic solution in terms of physical, mental, social, and legal aspects to provide guidance to relevant agencies, especially the Department of Corrections, which is the main agency whose mission is to control and correct the behavior of prisoners. To return to being a good citizen and having good physical and mental health. Do not return to commit the same mistake again. Receive skill development in honest occupations and be able to lead a normal life outside of society, with society accepting it.