The Criminal Recidivism Process

by Edward Zamble, Vernon L. Quinsey

Overview

This book addresses how and why criminal offenders repeat their actions after being released from prison. It is part of an attempt to explain criminal behavior within the context of a contemporary psychological understanding of behavior, rather than more traditional theories of crime. Over 300 male criminal "repeat offenders" were interviewed and tested. The results indicate that their new offenses may be the result of something like a "breakdown." This report, written for a general audience, has important implications for release supervision, rehabilitation programs, and the prediction of recidivism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521581790
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/28/1997
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Criminology
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

List of illustrations and tables; Preface; 1. Introduction: the prediction of criminal behavior; 2. The study; 3. Recidivists: a general profile; 4. Comparisons with nonrecidivists; 5. Comparisons across offender groups; 6. Comparisons within offender groups; 7. Final considerations; References; Appendix: interview form; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Zamble and Quinsey...show how persistent serious offenders fail to cope with their environments and discuss the psychological factors that make reoffending more likely." Choice

"This is both an interesting and well researched look at why offenders recidivate as brotherhood." The Law & Politics Book Review

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