Recidivism
Introduction
Finding techniques to reduce high recidivism in this country can positively impact the society, the economy and certainly the criminal justice system. Seto and Eke (2013), conducted a study to predict “recidivism among adult male child pornography offenders” by using an original method they created, called “child pornography offender risk tool (CPORT). Basically, the method consisted of an organized checklist of risk factors to predict recidivism of child pornography offenders. In addition, another group of experts developed a structured evaluation technique called Courtroom Behavior Check List (CRBCL) (Reingle, Striley, Small, Crecelius, O’Leary, & Cottler, 2013). The CRBLC technique is a tool to predict recidivism …show more content…
At the same time, there has been extensive research about possible solutions to decrease the recidivism tendency in young delinquents. According to Tsui (2014), the Restorative Justice technique was introduced into the Chicago’s Juvenile system by Don and Mary Streufert, after their daughter was murdered. This couple did not agree with the traditional incarceration practices. Instead, they decided to establish an organization practicing an alternative methodology to deal with juvenile offenders and it simultaneously aided the healing process of the victims’ families. Also, Matusitz and Breen (2013), suggested a feasible method for recidivism prevention in the criminal justice system called Inoculation Theory. The Inoculation theory is a methodical process attempting to modify and enhance the criminal’s attitude and behavior. Therefore, the criminal would feel that with a stronger mindset it would be easier to resist the temptation to engage in another criminal …show more content…
Matusitz & Breen (2013, p. 455), explained how the inoculation theory could benefit the entire criminal justice system as it is “a viable method in the prevention or reduction of recidivism of criminal prison inmate populations in the United States”. Inoculation theory is basically a technique used to enhance the inmate’s attitude and behavior in a positive way, hoping that this will prevent them from engaging in criminal acts again. Statistics show that approximately 5 million citizens are incarcerated in a correctional facility at least once, this number represents an exorbitant expense from the tax payer’s money (Matusitz & Breen, 2013). Surely, it was demonstrated that the inoculation theory is a powerful tool that improves undesirable behavior among
Introduction
Finding techniques to reduce high recidivism in this country can positively impact the society, the economy and certainly the criminal justice system. Seto and Eke (2013), conducted a study to predict “recidivism among adult male child pornography offenders” by using an original method they created, called “child pornography offender risk tool (CPORT). Basically, the method consisted of an organized checklist of risk factors to predict recidivism of child pornography offenders. In addition, another group of experts developed a structured evaluation technique called Courtroom Behavior Check List (CRBCL) (Reingle, Striley, Small, Crecelius, O’Leary, & Cottler, 2013). The CRBLC technique is a tool to predict recidivism …show more content…
At the same time, there has been extensive research about possible solutions to decrease the recidivism tendency in young delinquents. According to Tsui (2014), the Restorative Justice technique was introduced into the Chicago’s Juvenile system by Don and Mary Streufert, after their daughter was murdered. This couple did not agree with the traditional incarceration practices. Instead, they decided to establish an organization practicing an alternative methodology to deal with juvenile offenders and it simultaneously aided the healing process of the victims’ families. Also, Matusitz and Breen (2013), suggested a feasible method for recidivism prevention in the criminal justice system called Inoculation Theory. The Inoculation theory is a methodical process attempting to modify and enhance the criminal’s attitude and behavior. Therefore, the criminal would feel that with a stronger mindset it would be easier to resist the temptation to engage in another criminal …show more content…
Matusitz & Breen (2013, p. 455), explained how the inoculation theory could benefit the entire criminal justice system as it is “a viable method in the prevention or reduction of recidivism of criminal prison inmate populations in the United States”. Inoculation theory is basically a technique used to enhance the inmate’s attitude and behavior in a positive way, hoping that this will prevent them from engaging in criminal acts again. Statistics show that approximately 5 million citizens are incarcerated in a correctional facility at least once, this number represents an exorbitant expense from the tax payer’s money (Matusitz & Breen, 2013). Surely, it was demonstrated that the inoculation theory is a powerful tool that improves undesirable behavior among