Relationship between prison length of stay and recidivism: a study using regression discontinuity and instrumental variables with multiple break points

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In this study, we use both a regression discontinuity design and an instrumental variable identification strategy to examine the relationship between prison length of stay and recidivism among a large sample of federal offenders. We capitalize on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines structure to apply the...

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Autor principal: Rhodes, William (Autor)
Otros Autores: Gaes, Gerald G. 1947- ; Kling, Ryan
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2018
En: Criminology & public policy
Año: 2018, Volumen: 17, Número: 3, Páginas: 731-769
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Verlag)
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Palabras clave:
Time served
Recidivism
Length of stay
Regression discontinuity
Instrumental variable
Rückfälligkeit
Gefängnisaufenthalt
Dauer der Freiheitsstrafe
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Sumario:In this study, we use both a regression discontinuity design and an instrumental variable identification strategy to examine the relationship between prison length of stay and recidivism among a large sample of federal offenders. We capitalize on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines structure to apply these strong inference, quasi‐experimental approaches. We find that average length of stay can be reduced by 7.5 months with a small impact on recidivism. We also examine whether there is treatment heterogeneity. We find that length‐of‐stay effects do not vary by criminal history, offense seriousness, sex, race, and education level.
ISSN:1745-9133
DOI:10.1111/1745-9133.12382