NCJ Number
235029
Journal
Justice Quarterly Volume: 28 Issue: 2 Dated: April 2011 Pages: 382-410
Date Published
April 2011
Length
29 pages
Annotation
This study examined that factors that affect an offenders ability to successfully reenter society.
Abstract
Scholars consistently find that reentering offenders who obtain steady work and maintain social ties to family are less likely to recidivate. Some theorize that familial ties may operate through employment to influence recidivism and that such ties may also serve a moderating role. The current study employs an integrated conceptual framework in order to test hypotheses about the link between familial ties, post-release employment, and recidivism. The findings suggest that family ties have implications for both recidivism and job attainment. In fact, the results suggest that good quality social ties may be particularly important for men with histories of frequent unemployment. The implications of these findings are discussed with regard to theory and future research on prisoner reentry and recidivism. (Published Abstract)