The United States has some of the highest recidivism rates in the world.
According to the National Institute of Justice, almost 44% of criminals released return before the first year out of prison.
Schoeman [9] posited that recidivism rates in South Africa range between 55%-95%.
Similarly, Khwela [1] stated that general recidivism rates range between 50%-70% for offenders who recidivate within three years.