Recidivism

Recidivism and Reentry: The Role of Individual Coping Syles

stephqian — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:17:10 +0000

Recidivism and Reentry: The Role of Individual Coping Syles stephqian Thu, 02/13/2020 - 14:17 More Article Ashleigh LaCourse, Shelley Johnson Listwan, Shannon Reid, and Jennifer L. Hartman July 26, 2018

Sage Journals -

This research article seeks to identify the relationship between individual coping styles and arrest, reincarceration, or recidivism. The study utilized a cross-sectional data set collected through face-to-face interviews of adult male inmates in the state of Ohio. The findings indicate that individual coping style is related to arrest but not reincarceration. The researchers of this study constitute professors and doctoral students from the University of North Carolina and Michigan State University who specialize in criminal justice and criminology.

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Effectiveness of Mental Health Courts in Reducing Recidivism: A Meta-Analysis (2018)

stephqian — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:05:15 +0000

Effectiveness of Mental Health Courts in Reducing Recidivism: A Meta-Analysis (2018) stephqian Thu, 02/13/2020 - 14:05 More Article Evan M. Lowder, Candalyn B. Rade, Sarah L. Desmarais January 01, 2018

Department of Psychology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh -

This study examines how mental health courts (MHCs) affect the rate of recidivism in comparison with traditional sentencing by conducting a meta-analysis on academic literature about MHCs. Analyzing 17 studies about MHCs, the findings suggest that MHCs are somewhat effective in reducing recidivism compared to traditional courts, but are most effective serving as a form of harm reduction for potential future offenses. More research needs to be done on the methods of improving MHCs for participants, rather than its overall effectiveness.

Evan B. Lowder is a Professor of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University. Candalyn B. Rade is a Professor of Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg. Sarah L. Desmarais is a Professor in the Applied Social and Community Psychology Program at North Carolina State University.

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^{Keywords: Mental illness, mental health courts, recidivism, meta-analysis, synthetic study, literature, academic literature, MHC, effectiveness, traditional sentencing}

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Recidivism

Risk Assessment and Juvenile Justice (2018)

stephqian — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:51:22 +0000

Risk Assessment and Juvenile Justice (2018) stephqian Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:51 More Article Christina Campbell, Jordan Papp, Ashlee Barnes, Eyitayo Onifade, Valerie Anderson January 01, 2018

American Society of Criminology -

This study examines how risk assessment, race, and gender interact to impact recidivism, namely between black and white juvenile youth. Their findings were used by looking at the risk assessments of black and white juvenile offenders in a Midwest county. Through their examinations, they find that the interaction between risk and recidivism is significantly pronounced for black youth compared to white youth. There are two major limitations to the study: 1) they only compare black and white populations, excluding Hispanic, Asian, and Native American populations; 2) the cases came from one Midwest county, leaving it questionable if the results are applicable across different jurisdictions. The American Society of Criminology is an international organization that seeks to find scholarly, professional, and scientific methods to improve crime and delinquency.

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^{Keywords: 2018, American Society of Criminology, risk assessment, recidivism, youth offenders, Midwest, race, gender, age, study, Youth Level of Service, Case Management Inventory, racial disparities}

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Risk Assessment

Recidivism

Risk factors for recidivism in individuals receiving community sentences: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2019)

stephqian — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:48:14 +0000

Risk factors for recidivism in individuals receiving community sentences: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2019) stephqian Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:48 More Article Denis Yukhnenko, Nigel Blackwood, and Seena Fazel February 13, 2020

University of Oxford and King's College London -

This meta-analysis study examines how static (non-modifiable) and dynamic (modifiable) risk factors correlates with recidivism in individuals receiving community sentences. Looking through databases and studies conducted in Europe and the United States, the authors find that overreliance on static risk factors may leave to inaccuracies in accessing future behaviors of individuals. Dynamic risk factors should be taken into higher account and more resources should be diverted towards addressing those factors.

Denis Yukhnenko studies with the Department of Psychiatry with the University of Oxford, and seeks to find information gaps in risk factors with recidivism. Nigel Blackwood is a Professor at King’s College, and focuses on the mental health of offenders. Seena Fazel is a Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Oxford, and looks at the relationship between mental health and crime.

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^{Keywords: 2019, international, Oxford, King's College, risk factors, recidivism, static risk factors, dynamic static factors, mental health, criminal history, community sentencing, race and ethnicity, employment, substance abuse, meta-analysis study, income}

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Community Corrections

Recidivism

Risk Factors

Jail Pop Trends through 2018 (2018)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:40:52 +0000

Jail Pop Trends through 2018 (2018) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:40 More Article January 01, 2018

Board of State Community and Corrections -

Report from the Board of State Community and Corrections depicting incarceration trends, drug policies, population of women in prisons, racial disparities, youth, felony disenfranchisement, and life sentencing trends in counties in California.

The California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is an independent statutory agency that provides leadership to the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems, expertise on Public Safety Realignment issues, a data and information clearinghouse, and technical assistance on a wide range of community corrections issues.

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^{Keywords: AB 109, prisoner rate, prison population, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Sacramento County, Contra Costa County, Fresno County}

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Recidivism

Realignment / AB 109

Community Corrections

Riverside County

San Bernardino County

Court Statistics Report, Statewide Trends 2006–2007 Through 2015–2016 (2017)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:37:58 +0000

Court Statistics Report, Statewide Trends 2006–2007 Through 2015–2016 (2017) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:37 More Article Judicial Council of California January 01, 2017

Judicial Council of California -

A report looking at information about the annual caseload of the California Judicial Branch. Information comes from the Judicial Council surveying the condition and business of California Courts. Information includes data of the number of dispositions, court orders, filings, and appeals.

The Judicial Council is the policy making body of the California courts.

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^{Keywords: California Courts, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Sacramento County, Contra Costa County, Fresno County, criminal and civil law}

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Recidivism

Realignment / AB 109

2011 Public Safety and Realignment Act (2017)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:35:31 +0000

2011 Public Safety and Realignment Act (2017) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:35 More Article Board of State & Community Corrections January 01, 2017

Board of State & Community Corrections -

A report of information and data submitted to the BSCC by all 58 jurisdictions by way of the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year. The report touches on various approaches California counties have taken to best use the allocation of Realignment funding to invest in holistic and evidence based approaches to evaluate programs to improve outcomes in reducing recidivism. Counties include Imperial County, Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, Riverside County, San Joaquin County, and Santa Clara County.

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^{Keywords: Alameda County, Realignment, Out of Custody, mental health issues, The Probation Department, California Counties, AB 109, El Dorado, Fresno, Marin, Monterey, Mendocino, Placer, San Benito, Solano Ventura,Alameda County.,Marin County,Riverside County, Stanislaus County,San Francisco County,}

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Realignment / AB 109

Recidivism

Evidence-Based Practices

Split Sentencing

The prospects and perils of ending mass incarceration in the United States (2016)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:34:19 +0000

The prospects and perils of ending mass incarceration in the United States (2016) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:34 More Article Charis Kubrin and Carroll Seron August 30, 2016

ANNALS, AAPSS, 664 -

An opinion piece discussing overcrowding in California prison and addressing the question of what policy procedures can be effective to reduce overcrowding. The author provides discussion of connecting criminology and sociolegal studies to pave the way for possibilities of downsizing. Author suggests delving into the complexities of incarceration through necessary legal mandates via the courts or executive intervention.

Charis E. Kubrin is a professor of criminology, law & society and sociology at the University of California, Irvine. Carroll Seron is a professor of criminology, law & society in the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine.

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^{Keywords: President Obama, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Brown V. Plata, Joan Petersilia, AB 109, Post-Release Community Supervision, Realignment,Charis Kubrin And Carroll Seron}

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Realignment / AB 109

Performance incentives Act of 2009, Findings from the SB 678 program (2016)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:20:48 +0000

Performance incentives Act of 2009, Findings from the SB 678 program (2016) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:20 More Article Judicial Council of California August 01, 2016

Judicial Council of California -

Report examining effect of SB 678 and its impact on California Criminal Justice System. Report utilizes the Implementation of Evidence Based Practices: Annual Assessment Survey and it has indicated SB 678 has been highly successful in increasing levels of Evidence-Based Program implementation throughout California. Judicial Council Recommends considering opportunities for replication of SB 678 model to address specific challenges posed to the criminal justice system.

The Judicial Council is the policy making body of the California courts.

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^{Keywords: California Community Corrections Performance , Incentives Act of 2009 (SB 678), federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds, 2011 Public Safety and Realignment Act, Prop. 47. Post Release Community Supervision. the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, The Department of Finance (DOF), Penal Code section 1232(e), Evidence Based Practices, California State Legislature}

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Realignment / AB 109

Recidivism

Community Corrections

Evidence-Based Practices

Evaluation of Seven Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Programs: Impact Findings at 30 Months (2018)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:17:38 +0000

Evaluation of Seven Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Programs: Impact Findings at 30 Months (2018) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:17 More Article Ronald D'Amico, Hui Kim May 01, 2018

Office of Justice Programs -

Report on the impact of Second Chance Act (SCA) programs and an evaluation of whether such programs reduce recidivism and increase employment. Study randomly assigned 966 adult offenders in 4 counties and 3 different states to re-entry program treatment or control groups with recidivism and employment measured at 18 and 30 months. Study found no reduction in recidivism rate for either group, but an increase in employment and earnings for those assigned to the treatment. Report suggests results could be improved with additional funding to counties.

The Office of Justice Programs provides federal leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist crime victims.

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^{Keywords: Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Program, case management, random assignment, employment, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavior therapy, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, re-entry}

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Community Corrections

Split Sentencing

Risk Assessment