NCJ Number
161196
Date Published
Unknown
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This report present the findings of a followup study of the 220 women who took part in the Family Violence Program at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in New York from 1988 through 1994 and were subsequently released into the community.
Abstract
Return rates are presented for program participants according to the time spent in the program. The program uses a combination of individual and group therapy and provides orientation, educational, and support groups. Results revealed that the highest overall rate of return after 21 months (23.6 percent) was for women released from Bedford Hills with no experience in the Family Violence Program. The next highest rate of return (19.4 percent) was for women with less than 6 months in the program. The lowest rates of return were for participants for 6-12 months (10.2 percent) or more than a year (10.8 percent). The research also indicated that participants with at least 6 months in the program generally maintained a lower rate of return when the analysis controlled for significant differences in conviction crimes and personal characteristics. Overall, findings indicate very positive results for participants who stay in the program for a minimum of 6 months. Figures