Differences in recidivism outcomes of Illinois prison work release centers by participant characteristics
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2023-08-05
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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Abstract
Persons reentering the community after prison face many obstacles that have been shown to reduce recidivism, such as securing employment. Like many states, Illinois operates work release centers allowing prisoners nearing the end of their sentence to work in the community and stay in the correctional facility when not working. Although the research is limited, these programs have been shown to be successful at increasing post-release employment, increasing hours worked, and reducing recidivism. We described characteristics of 1,580 participants in Illinois’ four Adult Transition Centers (ATCs) and examined differences in characteristics associated with re-arrest and reincarceration. We found age, gender, and ATC facility were associated with re-arrest and reincarceration. We found, as well, that recidivism risk, offense type, prior arrests, prior incarcerations, and length of stay were associated with re-arrest. We recommend consistently measuring risk and tailoring services to the needs of the participant population. [Author Abstract]
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Technical Report
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SAC, Statistical Analysis Center, Illinois
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Reichert, J., Maranville, R., & Ott Hill, E. (2023). Differences in recidivism outcomes of Illinois prison work release centers by participant characteristics. Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. https://researchhub.icjia-api.cloud/uploads/ATC%20characteristics%20article-230808T20575668.pdf