NCJ Number
129555
Date Published
1991
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This report presents a methodology for calculating recidivism and revocation rates in Texas so as to allow the comparison of rates across agencies.
Abstract
The Recidivism Study Working Group, composed of State criminal justice agency personnel, was established by the Texas Legislature to determine criteria for assessing recidivism by establishing a formula, defining the events which will constitute a negative outcome or recidivism, and specifying the followup period. The working group will also examine the need for a data collection system that will ensure required data are available and consistent regardless of agency or program. Where data are not currently available, a research design will be established for the collection of required data elements. The formula for recidivism rate developed by the working group consists of the number of offenders placed under community supervision or released from custody during time period "x" with unfavorable outcome "y" within "z" number of months divided by the number of offenders placed under community supervision or released from custody during time period "x." The proposed revocation rate is equal to the number of revocations to a State institutional setting during period "x" divided by the average daily population during period "x." The variables in these formulas are explained in this report. Appended supplementary information and 10 references