Secondary Education for prisoners to reduce recidivism
“But the study says that research shows that giving inmates access to post-secondary education is critical to reducing mass incarceration, lowering recidivism rates and ensuring public safety.”
Tag: Parole
Crime, Mental Health, & Recidivism
This is one of the topics discussed in the CRJ-302 class.
Oregon Board Says Those Found Criminally Insane Rarely Commit New Crimes. The Numbers Say Otherwise.
The Psychiatric Security Review Board questioned how many people it discharged from state custody returned to crime. But it did not share its findings or change policies even as former clients killed or raped.
See the series on mental health / crime / recidivism HERE
Examining Parole Revocation Patterns
In the state of Utah, a revocation to prison from parole can occur in two instances, (1) if the offender failed to comply with their supervision conditions and (2) if the offender was convicted of a new crime while on parole. It should be emphasized that changes in revocation rates through time may not speak to changes in offender behavior but rather the nature and enforcement of criminal justice policies and practices. Additionally, it may not be reflective of general health trends and other dynamic social phenomena. With this in mind, this study examines revocation patterns through the lens of Utah’s current criminal justice policies using a one-year follow-up time.
justice.utah.gov/JRI/Documents/Parole_Revocation_Patterns_Final.pdf
Undue Influence: A Prosecutor’s Role in Parole Proceedings
Prosecutors should “stay home and keep quiet” when individuals they have helped convict appear at parole hearings, according to a research paper published in the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law.
Noting that many states already prohibit prosecutors from testifying in person at discretionary parole hearings—although they can submit written statements—Boston College Law School Professor R. Michael Cassidy argues that similar practices should be extended to all states.
Article: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3247326
Is There A Cure For Hate? : NPR
This is an interesting article which speaks to some of the issues and problems with rehabilitation and is similar to thoughts on the effectiveness of probation and parole
After the Pittsburgh mass killing, many are wondering how to turn extremists away from violence and hate. But there is very little research, and even less funding, to make that happen.
— Read on www.npr.org/2018/11/06/663773514/is-there-a-cure-for-hate
Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism: From In-Jail Behavioral Health Services to Community Support
This is an article I discovered through a “Google Alert” I use.
The article discusses prisoner mental health, treatment, and recidivism.
Future of Policing 