An experimental evaluation of the impact of intensive supervision on the recidivism of high-risk probationers

This article reports the results of an experimental evaluation of the impact of Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP) on probationer recidivism. Participants, who were assessed at an increased likelihood of committing serious crimes and not ordered to specialized supervision, were randomly assigned...

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Main Author: Hyatt, Jordan M. (Author)
Contributors: Barnes, Geoffrey Carroll
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Crime & delinquency
Year: 2017, Volume: 63, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-38
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Community corrections
Intensive Bewährungshilfe
Intensive probation
Punishment
Randomized trial
Recidivism
Rückfälligkeit
Strafenpolitik
Strafjustiz
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Summary:This article reports the results of an experimental evaluation of the impact of Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP) on probationer recidivism. Participants, who were assessed at an increased likelihood of committing serious crimes and not ordered to specialized supervision, were randomly assigned to ISP (n = 447) or standard probation (n = 385). ISP probationers received more restrictive supervision and experienced more office contacts, home visitations, and drug screenings. After 12 months, there was no difference in offending. This equivalence holds across multiple types of crimes, including violent, non-violent, property, and drug offenses, as well as in a survival analysis conducted for each offense type. ISP probationers absconded from supervision, were charged with technical violations, and were incarcerated at significantly higher rates. Policy implications for these results are discussed.
ISSN:1552-387X
DOI:10.1177/0011128714555757