In addition, we present bivariate comparisons of each of our three recidivism measures between the two groups, as well as a series of multivariate models for each of the three outcome measures.
Figure 1 depicts the survival curves for the MAC (dashed line) and comparison samples over time and generally reveal minimal differences in the rate at which each group survived (i.e., was not re-arrested; in consideration of space constraints figures depicting the other two recidivism measures are not presented though the patterns are similar).
Male participants who graduated from an NVC-based batterer intervention program in California had zero percent recidivism within 5 years, according to the relevant District Attorneys' offices.
Until recently, the available statistics seemed to back up employers' suspicions: A third of those released from prison returned within three years, recidivism studies showed, and it was assumed that ex-offenders would always be more likely to commit crimes than people with no criminal convictions.
In the first six months, mentoring programme reduced recidivism to zero among the pilot group of children.
Of the hundred or so inmates receiving daily methadone doses, he said, there was little evidence of a reduction in recidivism, one of the program's main selling points.
Specialized drug courts have saved the state millions of dollars by cutting prison and jail time and reducing recidivism, two studies presented by the Judicial Council have found.
"We need a professional, ethical situation around here," said Mr McDonough, laying out three goals: lower recidivism rates, improved vocational training for prisoners and better training for guards.
In congressional testimony, La Vigne cited research showing that "the type and quality of programs" at a halfway house can mean the difference between an institution that makes communities safer and one that raises recidivism rates and fails to treat addictions.
Twelve months of recidivism information was collected to include both rearrest and technical violations.
