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What contributes to fewer cases of recidivism? Treatment, education, and work in prison

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Since the turn of the millennium, levels of recidivism following a prison term have declined in Sweden. The composition of the inmate population has changed, which provides a partial explanation. This study examines whether prison service interventions, such as the provision of treatment, education, and work, might have contributed to the decline in recidivism. The study sample comprises women and men who were released from Swedish prisons between 2012 and 2015. Data have been collected from the Prison and Probation Service registers and the Convictions Register. The analysis employs propensity score matching and regression analysis. The results show that the interventions examined have a positive effect on reducing recidivism, but that their explanatory power is limited.

Source: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.1080/10509674.2024.2406755

Author: Lena Roxell

Institution: Stockholm University

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Institute for Health and Care Research, National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast