RT Article
T1 The Effects of victimization prior to prison on victimization, misconduct, and sanction severity during incarceration
JF Crime & delinquency
VO 67
IS 12
SP 1856
OP 1878
A1 Meade, Benjamin 1981-
A2 Wasileski, Gabriela
A2 Hunter, Alisha
LA German
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1780537123
AB Numerous studies have examined the correlation between physical and/or sexual victimization and offending and re-victimization later in life. However, fewer studies have explored how such victimization affects the adjustment of those incarcerated and the sanctioning decisions of correctional personnel. Using a nationally representative sample of inmates in state prisons, this study utilized hierarchical generalized linear modeling to examine whether victimization prior to incarceration was associated with the likelihood of victimization, misconduct, and sanctioning severity for misconduct during incarceration. Our results confirmed findings of previous research in regards to the victimization and offending/re-victimization relationship. In addition, we discovered that victimization prior to prison is associated with harsher disciplinary sanctioning in prison. Implications of our findings for research and policy are discussed.
K1 Corrections
K1 Prisons
K1 Victimization
K1 Re-victimization
K1 Misconduct