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Gender and Community Supervision: Examining Differences in Violations, Sanctions, and Recidivism Outcomes
Crime and Delinquency
  • Christopher M. Campbell, Portland State University
  • Ryan M. Labrecque, University of Central Florida
  • Megan E. Mohler, Temple University
  • Molly J. Christmann, City of Portland
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Abstract

While correctional scholarship emphasizes the importance of addressing dynamic risk factors in changing behavior, a debate continues on the role of gendered effects relating to such factors and supervision strategies. This study advances the debate and approach to violators by examining factors that reduce recidivism among technical violators. Using a large purposive sample of people on supervision, this study assesses differences between men and women in violating behavior, the sanctions used, and subsequent responses. To isolate effects of gender, we employ propensity score modeling coupled with a doubly robust design. Findings suggest that while some gendered differences exist, effect sizes are generally small and suggest responses to violators may be best focused on dynamic factors generally, rather than gender specific.

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© The Author(s) 2020.

DOI
10.1177/0011128720981905
Citation Information
Campbell CM, Labrecque RM, Mohler ME, Christmann MJ. Gender and Community Supervision: Examining Differences in Violations, Sanctions, and Recidivism Outcomes. Crime & Delinquency. December 2020. doi:10.1177/0011128720981905