Five groups of subjects were evaluated in the study: 102 old shock, 117 new shock, 72 dropouts from old shock, 143 parolees, and 108 probationers. Using survival analysis, differences between subject groups were explored in terms of technical and new crime arrests, technical and new crime revocations, and new criminal convictions. In general, shock offenders had higher rates of technical arrests and revocations than parolees and probationers, lower rates of new convictions, and lower arrest and revocation rates for new crimes. No differences in performance were found between shock graduates and dropouts. Possible reasons for the differences in recidivism among groups are discussed. A description of Louisiana's shock incarceration program, referred to as IMPACT (Intensive Motivational Program of Alternative Correctional Treatment), is appended. 13 references, 6 footnotes, 7 tables, and 5 figures
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