Recidivists' perceptions as to why men return to prison

Date

1970-10

Authors

Sharp, William E.,1941-

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Publisher

Sam Houston State University

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived reasons or factors relating to felony recidivism among recidivists returning to the Texas Department of Corrections during the year 1969. It was also the purpose of this study to develop a multi-causative theoretical construct of recidivism, based upon inmate perceptions.

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Keywords

Recidivists, Texas, Crime

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