Comparing Male and Female Prison Releasees across Risk Factors and Postprison Recidivism

This study, using data from a large sample of prison releasees, examined the similarities and differences in men's and women's risk factors for recidivism involving rearrest for any crime and rearrest for a violent crime during an average 3.4-year follow-up period. Logistic regressions rev...

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Published in:Women & criminal justice 2016-03, Vol.26 (2), p.122-144
Main Authors: Olson, David E., Stalans, Loretta J., Escobar, Gipsy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Correctional treatment programs
Crime
gender comparison
Gender differences
Imprisonment
Marital status
Offenders
prison
Prisons
Race
Recidivism
Risk
Risk assessment
Risk factors
Sex differences
Sexes
Women
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Summary:This study, using data from a large sample of prison releasees, examined the similarities and differences in men's and women's risk factors for recidivism involving rearrest for any crime and rearrest for a violent crime during an average 3.4-year follow-up period. Logistic regressions revealed several gender differences. Prior incarceration, time served, and specific types of prior arrest histories had differential associations with women's and men's overall and violent recidivism. Age, race, and conviction offense were gender-specific risk factors for overall recidivism, and education level and marital status were gender-specific risk factors for violent recidivism. Implications for risk assessment are discussed.
ISSN:0897-4454
1541-0323
DOI:10.1080/08974454.2015.1083930