NCJ Number
108214
Date Published
1986
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This report examines what percent of inmates released from the Texas Department of Corrections (T.D.C.) returned to prison for similar crimes.
Abstract
A total of 2,081 cases released in 1983 were followed for 1 year. It was determined that property offenders represent the most common repeat offenders, while repeat assaultive offenders, although small in number, are most likely to commit another assaultive offense. A common dilemma in parole decisionmaking and parole supervision is underscored: the least serious offenders are the most likely to recidivate, while assaultive offenders, who are least likely to recidivate, have a high probability of committing a new assaultive offense for those few who do recidivate. Tabular data and graphs. ABI mtg