Examining the Sources of Violent Victimization Among Jail Inmates

This study involves an examination of the individual- and jail-level predictors of violent victimization during short-term incarceration using data from the most recent Survey of Inmates in Local Jails and the corresponding National Jail Census. Findings suggest that individuals whose attributes mak...

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Autor principal: Ellison, Jared M. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Wright, Emily M. ; Steiner, Benjamin
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2018
En: Criminal justice and behavior
Año: 2018, Volumen: 45, Número: 11, Páginas: 1723-1741
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Palabras clave:
Inmates
Inmate victimization
Jails
Opportunity theory
Violence
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Sumario:This study involves an examination of the individual- and jail-level predictors of violent victimization during short-term incarceration using data from the most recent Survey of Inmates in Local Jails and the corresponding National Jail Census. Findings suggest that individuals whose attributes make them appear more vulnerable or whose attributes antagonize others have a greater risk of violent victimization in jail. In addition, the findings suggest that jails with more stagnant inmate populations and older jails may have higher levels of violent victimization. Overall, the study results add validity to the opportunity framework as a general explanation for victimization risk regardless of the setting in which individuals are placed.
ISSN:1552-3594
DOI:10.1177/0093854818788590