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158How about crime?Crime is based on weakness. If someone has desires that they cannot fulfill lawfully, they may be tempted to commit crimes. The TM program strengthens the mind while improving creativity and intelligence. It removes this basic weakness.That sounds as if it would be useful for rehabilitation. Have prisoners tried TM?Prisoners and prison staff, both. Tens of thousands of inmates and correctional officers in over 100 prisons throughout the world have learned the TM technique. Research on these inmates shows a wide spectrum of behavioral benefits.Some of the most important studies shows a significant reduction in recidivism for prisoners who practice the TM program.What is recidivism?Recidivism is the %u201cbounce-back%u201d factor%u2014how many inmates return to prison after release or parole, and how quickly. It can be used as an indicator of the success or failure of the rehabilitation provided by a prison or correctional institution. If the rehabilitation program were truly successful, no one would return. Over 60% of all inmates in maximum security prisons in the United States return to prison after parole. The cost to society%u2014in lives, financial resources, and creativity%u2014is staggering.