Naslov
THE CHALLENGES IN REDUCING CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM

Autori
Butorac, Ksenija ; Gracin, Dijana ; Stanić, Nebojša

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, kratko priopćenje, znanstveni

Izvornik
Public Security and Public Order - Mokslinių straipsnių rinkinys VISUOMENĖS SAUGUMAS IR VIEŠOJI TVARKA PUBLIC SECURITY AND PUBLIC ORDER / Adamonienė, Rūta - Kaunas : MYKOLO ROMERIO UNIVERSITETO, VILNIUS, 2017, 115-131

Skup
PUBLIC SECURITY AND PUBLIC ORDER

Mjesto i datum
Kaunas, Litva, 13.04.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
recidivism ; incarceration ; detterence ; rehabilitation programmes ; evidence-based practice

Sažetak
Recidivism is a broad term that refers to relapse of criminal behaviour, which can include a range of outcomes, including re- arrest, reconviction, and reimprisonment. Prisoners represent a high- risk group compared to other offenders with huge associated costs and a large contribution to overall societal criminality and violence. A number of studies have tried to identify factors that influence repeat offending rates within and between countries but these studies are hampered by problems with sample selection, definitions of what constitutes recidivism, and the length of follow-up. Programmes and policies that emphasise rehabilitation and treatment are likely to be successful in reducing offender recidivism. Programmes based exclusively on coercion and punishments (without a treatment component) are unlikely to result in positive outcomes in terms of reduced offending. The social cohesion that is so vital to therapeutic programming is often undermined within a control-oriented prison model. Hence it is of utmost importance for prisoners to participate in and complete academic, substance abuse, and vocational programmes. More randomised trials are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the programmes. Only evidence-based programmes should be implemented.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijske znanosti, Sigurnosne i obrambene znanosti, Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti

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