Research project Fewer cases of relapse. An analysis of the reduced recidivism after a prison sentence
Fewer cases of relapse. An analysis of the reduced recidivism after a prison sentence based on client composition, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's efforts, labor market connection and abuse
Since the beginning of the 2000s, the recidivism after prison sentences has fallen. To some extent, it can be explained that the client composition in prisons has changed. Gender, age, type of crime and convicted sentence are factors that have affected the outcome. However, from 2011, these factors cannot fully explain the decrease. The Prison and Probation Service actively works to intend to undergo treatment, educate and prepare for a future after the prison sentence. Could it be that these measures have been important for the decreased recidivism?
The purpose of this project is to study whether various actions during the execution may have contributed to the decline in recidivism. The following questions should be answered:
1. What does the recidivism rate look like for the prison population in relation to actions during the execution period such as education, treatment programs and factors linked to extinction from prison?
2. What is the value of those actions in relation to gender, age, previous burden, type of crime, convicted sentence, substance abuse and work situation in relation to recidivism?
Project members
Project managers
Lena Roxell
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