An Examination of Recidivism Among Inmates Released From a Private Reentry Center and Public Institutions in Colorado

In this study, we examine comparative rates of recidivism for Colorado inmates released from a private reentry center and public facilities. Using a sample of 6,102 inmates released from 2008 to 2012, we measure overall recidivism and recidivism for a new crime. Applying a quasi-experimental methodo...

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Authors: Powers, Ráchael A. (Author) ; Kaukinen, Catherine E. (Author) ; Jeanis, Michelle (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: The prison journal
Year: 2017, Volume: 97, Issue: 5, Pages: 609-627
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Private prison
Propensity score analysis
Quasi-experimental design
Recidivism