Evaluation of the California Parole Violation Decision-Making Instrument (PVDMI)

被引:9
作者
Turner, Susan [1 ,2 ]
Braithwaite, Helen [2 ]
Kearney, Lauren [3 ]
Murphy, Amy [4 ]
Haerle, Darin [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Irvine, Criminol Law & Soc, Irvine, CA USA
[2] Univ Calif Irvine, Ctr Evidence Based Correct, Irvine, CA USA
[3] Univ Calif Irvine, Irvine, CA USA
[4] George Mason Univ, Ctr Adv Correct Excellence ACE, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA
关键词
parole; recidivism; violation-matrix;
D O I
10.1080/0735648X.2012.683636
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
As part of correctional reform in California, the Division of Parole Operations implemented a structured decision-making tool for responding to violation of parole known as the Parole Violation Decision-Making Instrument (PVDMI). The tool considers both parolee risk, as measured by a validated risk assessment tool, and the severity of the parole violation in recommending an appropriate response. This paper presents findings from a pilot study in four parole units across the state. Findings suggest that the tool did not increase consistency in parole agent responses nor reduce the percent of parolees who were returned to prison as a result of a violation. In addition, recidivism rates for parolees whose violations were handled with the PVDMI did not differ from those parolees handled under routine parole revocation practices. A discussion of implementation issues highlights factors affecting full adherence to the structured sanctions model.
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页码:269 / 295
页数:27
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