### Question
How is the term demonstrated to reduce recidivism defined?


### Answer
The term **demonstrated to reduce recidivism** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 3621* as the following:

> that the Director of Bureau of Prisons has determined that appropriate research has been conducted and has validated the effectiveness of the type of program on recidivism

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3621*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 229-POSTSENTENCE ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER C-IMPRISONMENT**

