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Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service.

Hancock, Philip G; Raeside, Robert

Authors

Philip G Hancock



Abstract

This investigation explores the relationship of sentence management and recidivism. Data were manually gathered on a sample of more than 200 prisoners released from two facilities in Scotland. Key elements of sentence management are observed as significant in the prediction of reoffending, such as a prisoner's previous offense history and employability. However, other elements integral to the design of sentence management, such as psychometric and behavioral test results, are not. In addition, survival analysis shows that release from an open prison environment is associated with reduced reconviction rates, but only during the 1st year from release.

Citation

Hancock, P. G., & Raeside, R. (2009). Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service. Prison Journal, 89, 99-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885508330445

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2009-03
Deposit Date Apr 28, 2011
Print ISSN 0032-8855
Electronic ISSN 1552-7522
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 89
Pages 99-118
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885508330445
Keywords recidivism; survival analysis; logistic regression; prisoner management; sentence management;
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4377
Publisher URL http://tpj.sagepub.com/content/early/2009/01/13/0032885508330445