The impact of US Government assistance on recidivism

ConclusionThe substance offences in the applicant group suggested that cash benefits provided the released offender with the means to sustain their substance misuse. Treatment for substance misuse should be incorporated with other resources in order to reduce recidivism effectively. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - January 31, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Julie S. Costopoulos, Amy M. Plewinski, Patricia L. Monaghan, Vanessa A. Edkins Tags: Original Article Source Type: research