Crime - Topic 6 Other Research

Question 1

Gillis

Answer 1

Community based employment prior to release reduces recidivism

Question 2

Mair and May

Answer 2

Offenders on probation took part in a survey. 47% felt probation was useful. 37% thought it would stop them reoffending.

Question 3

Dooley

Answer 3

Suicide rates are high in prisons across england and wales. Self harming is an issue. Most deaths occur at night. The most common method is hanging. Remand prisoners are most at risk. The prison attributed he most common cause.

Question 4

Sherman and Strang

Answer 4

Restorative justice reduces recidivism rates. More effective when there is a personal victim. Victims had a chance to have a say in the punishment of the defendant.

Question 5

Friendship et al.

Answer 5

14% drop in recidivism up to 2 years after prison after following the CIT programme. However it is only for males.

Question 6

Cann

Answer 6

Cognitive skills programme were not found to be effective for women. Recidivism rates were still high compared to control group. Due to CIT being designed for males.

Question 7

Ireland

Answer 7

Anger management was effective on a group of male prisoners. Their behaviour improved at least one measure. Guards reported that the wing was calmer and prisoners reported feeling less angry.

Question 8

Wheatley

Answer 8

Ear acupuncture is effective in reducing drug cravings among prisoners.