Recidivism
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Electronic monitoring is increasingly used as an alternative to imprisonment. Compared to imprisonment, electronic monitoring presumably is less costly. Furthermore, compared to imprisonment electronic monitoring may have less collateral... more
Qualunque discorso sul carcere e sulle misure alternative parte da un presupposto: la percentuale di chi torna a commettere reati (recidiva) dopo aver scontato la pena in misura alternativa, è molto minore rispetto alle persone che... more
Why do inmates participate in educational activities? Is it for the main reasons that individuals belonging to general population do, or do the reasons differ significantly? The present study sought to determine the motives that drive... more
What is the risk of reoffending for released terrorist prisoners and what are appropriate processes and systems for managing and risk assessing such individuals? This paper explores these and related issues to help inform wider discussion... more
Few things shock the conscience as deeply as the images of a helpless victim who is forced to succumb to the desires of a relentless sexual aggressor. The immediate response of many individuals would be to lash out and punish the... more
Research Question What is the effect of prison animal training programs on recidivism rates compared to the those who have not participated? Hypothesis A released prisoner who participates in a program where they partake in training, and... more
Purpose: With over 700,000 mentally ill inmates are held in U.S. jails and prisons, this study provides a comprehensive assessment of the effect of mental illness among released prisoners on a series of re-entry recidivism outcomes.... more
An analysis of the Norwegian Correctional System considering the "Scandinavian Exceptionalism" and the results this system gain after half a century of its application.
This report includes the findings of a pilot study into the effectiveness of certified Batterer Intervention Programs (CBIPs) on reducing domestic violence recidivism, using both original quantitative and qualitative data. This research... more
Dit werk is een stagescriptie dat werd opgebouwd door ervaringen uit een drievoudige stage bij: de strafuitvoeringsrechtbank in Gent, de gevangenis in Dendermonde en bij het advocatenbureau Buisseret & Mary.
Research on penitentiary recidivism is an essential topic for the prevention of crime because, at the time of release, inmates with a high risk of committing crimes do not usually have the necessary tools to cope with the challenges of... more
Two multilevel meta-analyses, consisting of 10 studies and 33 effect sizes (N =796 subjects) and 6 studies and 22 effect sizes (N =1179 subjects) were conducted to examine the effects of the EQUIP intervention on the level of sociomoral... more
PRÉFACE La question de l'évaluation et de la prise en charge d'auteur potentiel d'acte de terrorisme constitue un enjeu sociétal majeur. Le présent travail représente selon moi, une importante recherche-action de par l'examen de la... more
From the US to Colombia, from India to Uganda, many inmates suffer from underprovision of services such as surveillance or rehabilitation in overcrowded prisons. Yet, we know little about how prison quality affects long-term inmate... more
The report builds upon the Urban Institute’s 2004 report, “Prisoner Reentry in Georgia” that analyzed recent trends in incarceration and prisoner releases in the state, examined the characteristics and geographic distribution of returning... more
Drug courts were developed to offer substance abuse treatment along with intensive supervision in an effort to better attend to the needs of these offenders, lessen commitments to prison, and reduce costs to the criminal justice system.... more
Revealing a substantial amount of evidence hitherto missed by pertinent literature reviews, this article sets out to offer a critical appraisal of the empirical research literature on the contributions arts-based programmes may make to... more
Le misure alternative alla detenzione favoriscono il reinserimento sociale? Quale impatto hanno le pene alternative al carcere sulla recidiva dei condannati? Questa ricerca è stata effettuata su quasi 9.000 persone che hanno terminato di... more
This privately-printed publication is an updated catalog that offers an invaluable list of free resources for correctional chaplains or anyone engaged in prison ministry.
The resurgence of support for offender rehabilitation has led to an increased emphasis on correctional program integrity. Treatment programs are now being evaluated and tailored in accordance with the principles of effective... more
The recidivism rate among Indonesia's convicted terrorists runs around 11 per cent. This paper examines the pattern of recidivism and notes factors associated with the commission of a second offence. It suggests that a new look at prison... more
En France, quatre personnes sur dix récidivent après leur sortie de prison. Et cette moyenne masque une réalité autrement plus alarmante, avec certains crimes et délits caractérisés par des taux de récidive bien supérieurs. Tristes... more
The problem addressed by this study was the high rate of recidivism characterizing correctional systems in the United States. To address this problem, the study attempted to provide a better understanding of whether completion of... more
This study was an analysis of existing information specific to post-secondary correctional education programs and the influence on recidivism in Texas. The study utilized quantitative (ex post facto) research data from the Texas Windham... more
The research seeks to determine if participation in art therapy programs while incarcerated will lower the offender’s chance of recidivism – the act of being re-arrested and re-admitted to the corrections system after prior release.... more
Oman -Muscat ----- Psychologists and criminalists agree that what drives a person to criminal behavior is really multifaceted and complicated mechanism, involving a lot of factors basically there are predominantly three comprehensive... more
Factors influencing recidivism at Chikurubi Farm - ZIMBABWE PRISONS
A range of concepts and lexicon of terms denote crime’s tendency to concentrate. The most established are repeat offending, repeat and near repeat victimization, geographical hotspots, and hot products. Complementary terms include hot... more
Using data from the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative evaluation, this study measures the effects of perceived levels of emotional and instrumental family support on the likelihood of self-reported criminal activity and new... more
Engaging prisoners in education is one of range of measures that could alleviate risk in prisons. For prisoners, the main challenge with incarceration is monotony, often leading to frustration, raising the risk of injury for staff and... more