Jayna was convicted of shoplifting and was sentenced to 48 hours in jail. However, one month after being released, she was arrested for shoplifting again. Her repeated offense is called __________

a. revolving door crime
b. recidivism
c. two-strikes
d. total institution


Ans: b. recidivism

Sociology

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