The Criminal Recidivism Process

Paperback / softback

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:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521795104
ClassificationsDewey:364.3
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 April 2001
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 serious male criminal offenders were interviewed and tested after they returned to prison for new crimes. The results indicate that their new offenses may be the result of something like a 'breakdown'. From this, it can be argued that we could monitor released prisoners to predict or even to prevent their return to crime. This report, written for a general audience, has some 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