|
2011
|
Changes in recidivism rates between 1999-2002 and 2004-2007 are provided in an interactive format utilizing a map of the United States. Individuals can use this excellent resource to compare their state prisons’ release and recidivism rates over the ... Read More
|
|
|
2009
|
The balance between "punishment and rehabilitation" exercised by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is explained. Topics discussed in the article include: institutional security; validated classification system; an increasing prison population... Read More
|
|
|
2009
|
The impact of prison-based postsecondary education (PSE) on offenders both within and outside institutions is investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; PSE in U.S. corrections; selection of research sites; inmate a... Read More
|
|
|
2009
|
"This paper examines the impact of prison conditions on future criminal behavior" (p. 1). This paper includes an abstract and the following five sections: introduction; data sources and description; empirical analysis; results according to prison ha... Read More
|
|
|
2009
|
The reduction of return to custody rates by participation in WOSAP (Woman Offenders Substance Abuse Programs) and CRPM (Community Relapse Prevention and Maintenance) aftercare is examined. These sections follow and executive summary: introduction; me... Read More
|
|
|
2009
|
This report is required reading for any agency seeking to develop effective education and/or substance abuse programming. Sections of this publication include: introduction; current conditions—the prison population is growing despite decrease in crim... Read More
|
|
|
2008
|
"This report assesses the degree to which 26 recidivism-reduction programs offered to prison inmates and parolees by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are evidence-based, as determined by a rating of the programs usin... Read More
|
|
|
2008
|
Results are provided from the Massachusetts Prisoner Recidivism Study, the goal of which is "to better understand the experiences of recidivists and how their previous incarceration and time in community relate to their returns to prison" (p. 4). Thi... Read More
|
|
|
2008
|
The efficacy of Minnesota Department of Corrections chemical dependency (CD) treatment as measured by recidivism rates is examined. Sections contained in this report are: executive summary; introduction; literature review; data and methods; results ... Read More
|
|
|
2008
|
The Massachusetts Recidivism Study examines the degree to which "experiences of incarceration, transition to community, and living in the community influence recidivism" (p. 3). This report contains these sections: executive summary; introduction an... Read More
|
|