Record #:

18329

Author(s):

Witte, Ann D.; Schmidt, Peter J.

Abstract:

Recidivism, or return to crime, after release from prison in North Carolina has been analyzed to identify some prisoner characteristics associated with recidivism. Characteristics that strongly influence criminal recidivism are race, age, alcoholism/drug abuse, and previous criminal record.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 43 Issue 1, Summer 1977, p36-40

Subject(s):

Criminals--Repeat offenders