3 ms·If you wanted to minimize recidivism you’d have a life sentence for every crime.by philwelch 3y agoIf you wanted to minimize recidivism you’d have a life sentence for every crime.mulmen 3y agoOnly if we ignore crimes committed in prison.philwelch 3y agoSolitary confinement and/or death penalty then. Obviously, minimizing recidivism isn’t our only requirement.