It's because our programs are world-renowned and research-based, and they do reduce recidivism. However, that doesn't mean they work in the same way for every offender. I think the president of UCCO-SACC-CSN said that they didn't want idle hands. We want offenders to be participating in either education, programs, employment or constructive leisure. That's very important for the management of the institutions. Research has shown that programs do reduce recidivism.
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