Predictors of success and failure on intensive probation supervision |
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Authors: | Mark Jones |
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Institution: | (1) East Carolina University, USA |
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Abstract: | Using official data collected from probation records, this article identifies predictors of success and failure in the Super
Intensive Probation Program in Harris County (Houston), Texas. The records of 307 participants were analyzed using logistic
regression analysis. The attempt was to identify predictors of committing technical violations and new crimes. These two categories
were combined to identify predictors of success/failure in general. The strongest predictors of failure were unemployment
and number of prior misdemeanor convictions. The performances of SIPP participants was compared with that of a sample of regular
probationers. Though the failure rates of the two programs was comparable, none of the variables which correlated with success/failure
in SIPP were significantly associated with performance on regular probation. Theoretical and policy-related implications of
the findings are discussed. |
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