Verb
reoffend (third-person singular simple present reoffends, present participle reoffending, simple past and past participle reoffended)
To offend again; especially after receiving punishment or treatment
Children whose parents return to study do much better at school. Offenders who persist with studies are much less likely to reoffend. The national mental health strategy recognises the important role adult learning can play for people recovering from mental illness. David Blunkett
According to the parole board, a recent psychological assessment identified that Singh is at a moderate risk to reoffend, but that risk "can be managed in a community setting with structure and ongoing support." Source: Internet
And no doubt, the liberal anti-prison lobby will keep on living in some sort of fantasy land where criminals never reoffend. Source: Internet
For example, in many court systems in America, bail, sentencing and parole are influenced by computer systems that inform the judge and other decision-makers about the likelihood that a person will miss their court date or reoffend. Source: Internet
Research shows that the vast majority of juveniles convicted of sex crimes do not reoffend in subsequent years. Source: Internet
In one Turin jail, the tendency to reoffend in rugby-playing inmates is about 25% compared with normal figures of about 70%, according to Ovale Olte le Sbarre (Rugby Beyond the Bars), which is behind the scheme. Source: Internet