Examining Recidivism in Rural Parole Populations

• In Event: Poster Session I

Abstract

The present study examines predictors of recidivism in a rural parole population over a three year period. In Pennsylvania, offenders receiving an indeterminate sentence of less than two years are released on parole supervision with the sentencing court acting as the parole authority. Overall, 87% of the offenders on probation and parole are supervised by county level probation and parole authorities and program outcomes for paroled offenders have not received systematic measurement. The present study examines the risk factors associated with parole recidivism as the primary outcome measure for correctional programs.

Authors

• Brooke Ashley Wilk, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

• Alexa J O'Connell, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania