Literature Reviews
"My reviews are distilled from prior research findings to provide readers with a concise yet comprehensive glimpse into critical subject matters. Here, you will encounter a collection of scholarly reviews and city evaluations shaped by personal research, offering insights that aim to enrich the readers understanding of important issues" ~ April Griffin
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Welcome to the Literature Review page, where you will find comprehensive evaluations and scholarly assessments of research in areas having profound societal impact. Also explore brief reviews covering critical subjects, including recidivism, policing, corrections, and various urban issues that shape the fabric of our cities.
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Literature Reviews
Does parole work: Analyzing the impact of postprison supervision on rearrest outcomes
By: Solomon, A., Kachnowski, V., & Bhati, A. (2005) Does parole work: Analyzing the impact of postprison supervision on rearrest outcomes. Washington, DC : Urban Institute.
Review by April Griffin:
This book delves into the multifaceted aspects of parole supervision, exploring its dual role as both a surveillance tool and a social service mechanism. It strives to elucidate how parole, ideally, operates as a powerful deterrent, curbing the occurrence of new crimes.
At a broader scale, this study undertakes an evaluation to determine the effectiveness of parole in reducing recidivism among individuals under supervision upon their release from state prison.
The significance of this research lies in its unique perspective on parole supervision and its profound influence on the rates of rearrest among former prisoners.
Measuring the Effect of Probation and Parole Officers on Labor Market Outcomes and Recidivism
By: Andersen, Lars; Wildeman, Christopher. Journal of Quantitative Criminology. Dec2015, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p629-652. 24p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. DOI: 10.1007/s10940-014-9243-4. , Database: SocINDEX with Full Text
Review by April Griffin:
This book delves into the pivotal issue of ascertaining the causal impact of probation and parole officers on both labor market outcomes and recidivism.
In contrast to prior research, which explores the intricate dual roles these officers play as both social workers and criminal justice employees, this study distinguishes itself by uncovering the effects of probation and parole officers on their clients within a sample featuring a randomized assignment of officers to clients.
The significance of this research becomes apparent as it sheds light on the critical impact that the assignment of a specific parole or probation officer has on individuals transitioning from incarceration to parole, or those receiving probation sentences. This underscores the profound influence of the officer-offender relationship on the future trajectory of these individuals.
Getting Serious About Probation and the Crime Problem
By: Beto, Dan R.; Corbett, Ronald P., Jr.; DiIulio, John J., Jr. Corrections Management Quarterly. Spring 2000, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p1-8. 8p. , Database: SocINDEX with Full Text
Review By April Griffin:
This periodical spotlights the pressing issue of the high failure rates and the negative public perception that have posed significant challenges for the probation system, necessitating a process of reinvention.
This study focuses on the rates of rearrest during probation and the extent of noncompliance with the conditions of community-based sentences. The available evidence strongly suggests that probation is falling short of its intended impact on many individuals under supervision.
The significance of this research speaks to the underperformance of the probation system but also highlights the failure of probation agencies in portraying themselves as a model of practice that aligns with widely held values and addresses the public's safety concerns.
Generating Rational Correctional Policies: An Introduction to Advances in Cumulating Knowledge
By: Gendreau, Paul; Goggin, Claire; Smith, Paula. Corrections Management Quarterly. Spring 2000, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p52-60. 9p. , Database: SocINDEX with Full Text
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