1/18/26

Why Courts Struggle to Reduce Recidivism

Courts play a central role in the justice system, yet many struggle to achieve lasting reductions in recidivism. This video explores how court outcomes are often shaped by structural limitations—such as fragmented services, compliance-focused metrics, and limited feedback on what happens after sentencing. Viewers will learn why traditional court processes emphasize legal resolution over behavior change, and how this disconnect undermines long-term public safety goals. This session reframes recidivism as a system-wide challenge and introduces practical, evidence-based strategies courts can use to align sentencing, supervision, and services for more effective outcomes.

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