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Title: | Effect of gender on violent and non-violent recidivism : a meta-analysis |
Authors: | Collins, Rachael Eve |
Keywords: | Recidivism;Recidivism and gender |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
Abstract: | A large body of literature has been dedicated to understanding re-offending after release from prison - a phenomenon known as recidivism. Such research is critical both to understanding the determinants of crime and optimizing the correctional system. A meta-analysis was conducted using 49 published studies on actuarial predictors of both violent and non-violent recidivism in men and women. The current analysis resulted in 65 effect sizes between violent recidivists and non-recidivists, and 60 effect sizes between violent recidivists with non-violent recidivists. Several variables (drug/alcohol use, age, and marriage) were predictive of recidivism. Gender differences were also observed. In men, increased violent criminal history was associated with increased violent recidivism. In women, a younger age at first offence and longer sentences were predictive of violent re-offending. Despite limited data on women, pursuing the predictors of recidivism is a rewarding avenue of research which can lead to many possibilities within this field. |
URI: | http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/3299 |
metadata.etd.degree.discipline: | Sociology |
metadata.etd.degree.name: | Master of Arts |
metadata.etd.degree.level: | Master |
metadata.dc.contributor.advisor: | Ariss, Rachel Liu, Jianye |
Appears in Collections: | Retrospective theses |
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