| Abstract: | A comparison of parole officers and parole violators perceptions on factors related to recidivism was conducted to provide
information which could contribute to increasing parole effectiveness and the development of correctional treautment strategies.
The total population of parole viotators from a medium security correctional institution, and a systmatic random sample of
parole officers were selected to form the research sample. The study consisted of 54 parole violators and 50 parole officers.
The study necessitated the construction of a questionnaire. The variables under study included police and courts, society,
parole supervision, imprisonment selfcontrol, personal attitude, and employment. A oneway analysis was conducted to compare
the perceptions of the sample of parole officers and parole violators. Analysis of the data indicated that parole officers
and parole violators view factors related to recidivism in markedly different ways.
The author expresses special thanks for assistance and support to Dr. Billy Bramlett, Dr. Greg Riede, Dr. George Beto and
Dr. Rodney Henderson, all of the College of Criminal Justice Institute, Sam Houston University. |
