Study To Explore Race as It Relates to Correctional Institution Escape Behavior

• NCJ Number: 84425
• Author(s): E L Cowles
• Date Published: 1981
• Length: 150 pages
• Sale Source: UMI Dissertation Services; Not Available Through National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Document Loan Program
• Publication Type: Thesis/Dissertation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. Florida State University - doctoral dissertation

Annotation

This study examines the differences between black and white inmates in the Missouri corrections facilities as related to prison escape. It explores why black inmates have consistently lower escape rates than whites.

Abstract

Findings confirmed the hypothesis that white inmates' chances of escape are greater. The significant variables for explaining escape for white inmates were, in order of importance: prior escapes, custody level, age, and the inmate's conviction offense. For black inmates, the variables were conviction offense, custody level, prior escape history, marital status, age and the number of furloughs. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that marital status and the number of furloughs do not seem important in explaining escape behavior for white inmates, while they are significant for black inmates. About 60 references, recommendations, and data tables are supplied.