The Criminal Recidivism Process (Hardcover, New)

This work describes a large-scale retrospective study of the psychological antecedents of criminal recidivism. Previous work has shown that a variety of measures can predict recidivism, but does little to elucidate what actually happens when an experienced offender reoffends after release from prison. In contrast, this study proceeds from the perspective that criminal actions are the result of ongoing psychological processes, and that they can be understood better in this context. Over 300 serious male criminal offenders were interviewed and tested after they returned to prison for new crimes, and were asked about their problems, emotions, thoughts and behaviour prior to reoffending. The results show a broad range of differences between the recidivists and a comparison group of ex-offenders surviving in the community. Moreover, the antecedents for recidivism differed according to the type of new offense, indicating how experiential and environmental details may direct the course of recidivism.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Criminology
Release date:	August 1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Edward Zamble • Vernon L. Quinsey
Dimensions:	236 x 160 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-58179-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-58179-6
Barcode:	9780521581790

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