Investigating the stigma of prison classification: An experimental design

被引：27

作者：

Bench, LL ^{[1
]}

Allen, TD ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

来源：

PRISON JOURNAL | 2003年 / 83卷 / 04期

关键词：

classification; experimental design; disciplinary activity; labeling theory;

D O I：

10.1177/0032885503260143

中图分类号：

DF [法律]; D9 [法律];

学科分类号：

0301 ;

摘要：

In spite of the widespread use of objective classification systems as a tool for effective prison management, little is known about the relationship between the classification label and inmate behavior. This study uses an experimental design to assign inmates to either maximum security (control group) or medium security (experimental group). Inmate disciplinary activity was monitored for a period of 1 year. Results indicate that there is no statistical difference between the experimental and control groups for disciplinary activity. These findings suggest that the classification label may be a determinant of behavior rather than a reflection of inmate characteristics.

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页码：367 / 382

页数：16