The Criminal Recidivism Process

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Criminal Recidivism Process
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward Zamble
By (author) Vernon L. Quinsey
SeriesCambridge Studies in Criminology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 160
ISBN/Barcode 9780521581790
ClassificationsDewey:364
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 28 August 1997
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book addresses how and why criminal offenders repeat their actions after being released from prison. It is part of an attempt to explain criminal behavior within the context of a contemporary psychological understanding of behavior, rather than more traditional theories of crime. Over 300 male criminal "repeat offenders" were interviewed and tested. The results indicate that their new offenses may be the result of something like a "breakdown." This report, written for a general audience, has important implications for release supervision, rehabilitation programs, and the prediction of recidivism.

Reviews

"Zamble and Quinsey...show how persistent serious offenders fail to cope with their environments and discuss the psychological factors that make reoffending more likely." Choice "This is both an interesting and well researched look at why offenders recidivate as brotherhood." The Law & Politics Book Review