Date of Award
3-15-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Department of Criminal Justice Sciences
First Advisor
Jason R. Ingram
Abstract
There is increasing need to understand and improve rates of recidivism in all fields associated with the Criminal Justice system. This research investigated the influence that employment status and job stability have on probationer recidivism. For this project, recidivism is defined as any arrest within four years after the termination of probation. Results from this study indicate that obtaining and sustaining employment can reduce the likelihood of recidivism in probationers. Additionally, the findings suggest that job stability is indicative of increased desistance. Findings from this study lend support to the notion that there is an employment-crime relationship. The findings of this analysis have important implications for local probation practices.
Recommended Citation
Cottle, Clayton T., "The Impact of Employment on Probationer Recidivism" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 662.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/662
DOI
http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2017.Cottle.C
Page Count
87
Comments
Imported from ProQuest Cottle_ilstu_0092N_10952.pdf