Journal article
Men, Women, and Postrelease Offending: An Examination of the Nature of the Link Between Relational Ties and Recidivism
Crime and delinquency, Vol.58(3), pp.331-361
05/01/2012
DOI: 10.1177/0011128710382348
Abstract
Numerous studies have examined the postrelease behaviors of men and women, highlighting the importance of social bonds in understanding positive reentry. However, there is evidence that the effect of social bonds on recidivism may vary by gender. Furthermore, research suggests that an individual's propensity for criminality, including prior criminal history, may hinder the development and maintenance of positive social bonds and subsequently affect reentry transitions. The current study extends previous research in two ways. First, the authors examine gender differences in the sources of recidivism and focus on the role of social ties and criminal history in shaping recidivism risk. Next, the authors consider if the influence of parolees' ties to their parents and intimate partners is conditioned by their criminal history. The results reinforce the importance of social ties, particularly to parents, for parolees; however, the results also suggest that male relationships with parents and intimate partners may be influenced by prior criminal involvement.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Men, Women, and Postrelease Offending: An Examination of the Nature of the Link Between Relational Ties and Recidivism
- Creators
- Jennifer E. Cobbina - Michigan State UniversityBeth M. Huebner - University of Missouri–St. LouisMark T. Berg - Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Crime and delinquency, Vol.58(3), pp.331-361
- DOI
- 10.1177/0011128710382348
- ISSN
- 0011-1287
- eISSN
- 1552-387X
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 31
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2012
- Academic Unit
- Sociology and Criminology; Center for Social Science Innovation; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984282619402771
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