right now, only an extremely small percentage of all incarcerated burglars and thieves have studied sociology, which examines recidivism convicts with certain mental illnesses tend to lapse into recidivism regardless of the opportunities and support they encounter upon their release higher educational level provides wider job opportunities, and according to studies, poverty is one of the chief causes of recidivism. a wider education would allow those currently incarcerated to understand and appreciate the high incidence of recidivism
Recidivism is the return to criminal behavior, and consequently a return to prison, of a former prisoner who has already served in incarceration for a criminal conviction. In the United States, most burglars and common thieves have a recidivist rate above 70%. Studies have shown that, when available, those incarcerated burglars and thieves who pursue post-secondary education while in prison have substantially lower recidivism rates. Ttherefore, the government should fund programs that assist incarcerated burglars and thieves in pursuing higher education, especially since __.
Which of the following most logically completes the passage?