RT Article
T1 A Consideration for Increasing Post-Release Financial Success
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 45
IS 5
SP 955
OP 969
A1 Mielitz, Katherine (Kate) S.
A2 Marcum, Catherine
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764207440
AB There is an ever-growign body of research indicating the importance and effectivenss of correctional programming. The main goal of release is autonomy, which inclues financial independence. This can be achieved not only through employment, but also having the financial capability to budget, pay bills, and properly handle one's finances. It is important to understand the perceptions of financial literacy and its relationship with release in order to create effective programming. This study fills a gap in the literature that explores predictive factors regarding the attitudes and perceptions of inmates regarding their financial matters and choices. Aspects of incarceration (e.g. length of time incarcerated, number of times incarcerated, and type of crime) were found to be associated with financial attitudes, anticipated post-release social support, and perceptions of control over financial behavior for transitional center residents within six months of release.
K1 Correctional Programming
K1 Length of incarceration
K1 Financial literacy
K1 Financial capability
K1 Transition
DO 10.1007/s12103-019-09515-2