Assessing the Impact of Restrictive Housing on Inmate Post-Release Criminal Behavior

Zgoba, Kristen M.; Pizarro, Jesenia M.; Salerno, Laura M.

doi:10.1007/s12103-019-09496-2

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“…Twenty-three additional articles were identified through cross-referencing bibliographies by hand and Google Scholar. A total of 33 full texts were therefore screened and 12 were included in the present analyses (Brinkley-Rubinstein et al, 2019; Butler et al, 2017, 2019; Clark & Duwe, 2018; Lovell & Johnson, 2004; Lovell et al, 2007; McKendy & Ricciardelli, 2019; Mears & Bales, 2009; Motiuk & Blanchette, 2001; Peck, 2004; Thompson & Rubenfeld, 2013; Zgoba et al, 2019). Refer to Figure 1 for a breakdown of our exclusion process.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Future research should accordingly include control for more extensive confounding factors related to recidivism risk (e.g., misconduct rate, age, risk evaluations) and SC experience, further compare the effects of different types of SC and account for interfacility differences. Noteworthy, a strength of the sample used in the included studies was the reporting of populations mostly composed of minorities (Brinkley-Rubinstein et al, 2019; McKendy & Ricciardelli, 2019; Peck, 2004; Zgoba et al, 2019). These demographics are representative of an incarcerated and SC population where ethnic minorities are overrepresented (Beck, 2015; Lynch et al, 2016).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Solitary Confinement of Inmates Associated With Relapse Into Any Recidivism Including Violent Crime: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Luigi

Dellazizzo

Giguère

et al. 2020

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Recidivism among released inmates is associated with a substantial societal burden given the financial and medical consequences of victimization. Among incarcerated North Americans, approximately 7% are housed in solitary confinement (SC). Studies show SC can lead to psychological deterioration and dispute it can effectively reduce institutional misconduct or recidivism. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the impact of SC on postrelease recidivism, which we hypothesized would increase following SC. A meta-analysis was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases from inception until December 2019. Studies on adult inmates in correctional settings were included if they met an operational definition of SC, measured recidivism, and included a comparison group in general inmate population. Random-effect models were used to assess the impact of SC on multiple types of recidivism. Of the 2,713 identified records, 12 met inclusion criteria ( n = 194,078). A moderate association was found between SC and any recidivism (odds ratio [ OR] = 1.67, 95% confidence interval [1.41, 1.97]), which persisted in controlled studies ( OR = 1.41). This association was replicated across types of recidivism comprising violence ( OR = 1.41), rearrests ( OR = 1.37), and reincarceration ( OR = 1.67). Moreover, a more recent exposure to SC increased recidivism risk ( OR = 2.02), and a dose–response relationship was found between days in SC and recidivism. The overall database presented high heterogeneity but no publication bias. Findings show a small to moderate association between SC and future crime/violence. Considering the societal costs associated with antisocial behaviors following SC, mental health and psychosocial programming facilitating inmates’ successful reentry into society should be implemented and rigorously evaluated in strong research design.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Solitary Confinement of Inmates Associated With Relapse Into Any Recidivism Including Violent Crime: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Luigi

Dellazizzo

Giguère

et al. 2020

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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“…Study findings demonstrate the utility in measuring recidivism outcomes discretely in the context of new crimes or technical parole violations. Recidivism is a multifaceted construct that is impacted by individual behavior and systemic factors within the criminal justice system (Zgoba et al, 2019). This study builds on prior work that found that recidivism varies as a function of release status and the type of recidivism offense (Ostermann, 2011; Schlager & Robbins, 2008; Solomon et al, 2005).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This study builds on prior work that found that recidivism varies as a function of release status and the type of recidivism offense (Ostermann, 2011; Schlager & Robbins, 2008; Solomon et al, 2005). By accounting for specific pathways to recidivism (i.e., new crime or parole violation), and the modality of recidivism (i.e., rearrest vs. reincarceration), recidivism can be measured in a more accurate manner (Zgoba et al, 2019). The associations of demographic characteristics, conviction offense type, and release status with discrete recidivism outcomes found in this study offer novel contributions to the literature.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recidivism by Conviction Offense Type and Release Status Among Prisoners Released in Iowa

Moore

Eikenberry

2020

Crime & Delinquency

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Recidivism rates vary by conviction offense type and release status. Less is understood regarding associations of conviction offense type and release status on the specific recidivism outcomes of overall recidivism, new recidivism, and technical recidivism. This study examined associations of overall recidivism, new recidivism, and technical recidivism over a 3-year period among individuals released from the Iowa Department of Corrections from 2010 to 2014 ( N = 18,947). Recidivism was operationalized as reincarceration in this study. Drug offenders were the largest group released to supervised parole, and the highest proportion of offenders reincarcerated were drug offenders. Those released without supervision had lower odds of overall recidivism. Findings demonstrate that associations of recidivism outcomes vary based on recidivism operationalization, conviction offense type, and release status.

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“…In addition, a growing body of criminological scholarship assesses the effectiveness of this practice in reducing antisocial behavior. These investigations include a variety of outcomes, such as prison-level measures of violence and disorder (e.g., Briggs et al, 2003;Crouch & Marquart, 1990;Huebner, 2003;Wooldredge & Steiner, 2015) and individual-level indicators of institutional violence/misconduct (Labrecque & Smith, 2019a;Lucas & Jones, 2019;Morris, 2016;Salerno & Zgoba, 2019;Woo et al, 2020) and postrelease recidivism (Butler et al, 2017;Clark & Duwe, 2019;Lovell et al, 2007;Mears & Bales, 2009;Wildeman & Andersen, 2020;Woo et al, 2020;Zgoba et al, 2020). Scholarship in this area also explores whether providing correctional programming in restrictive housing settings is an effective strategy for improving inmate behavior (Batastini et al, 2020;Butler et al, 2018;Meyers et al, 2018).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Administrative Segregation: A Review of State and Federal Policies

Labrecque

Campbell

LaBranche

et al. 2021

Criminal Justice Policy Review

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The use of administrative segregation in prison is a controversial correctional policy. Proponents argue this type of housing is necessary for maintaining institutional safety and order, whereas critics contend it is damaging to inmate mental health. Despite the increase in academic attention over the last decade, there is much that remains unknown about the uses and effects of this practice. This study addresses this gap in knowledge by content-analyzing the administrative segregation policies of 48 state and federal prison systems. The results provide evidence of consistency and discrepancy across key elements of these policies, including placement criteria and review procedures. Findings further highlight how basic information regarding mental health provisions and conditions of confinement are missing from a substantial number of policies. This investigation emphasizes a need for more governmental accountability and transparency in the use of this correctional policy and identifies several areas for future research.

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Assessing the Impact of Restrictive Housing on Inmate Post-Release Criminal Behavior

Cited by 12 publications

References 52 publications

Solitary Confinement of Inmates Associated With Relapse Into Any Recidivism Including Violent Crime: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Solitary Confinement of Inmates Associated With Relapse Into Any Recidivism Including Violent Crime: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Recidivism by Conviction Offense Type and Release Status Among Prisoners Released in Iowa

Administrative Segregation: A Review of State and Federal Policies

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