Date of Conferral
2021
Degree
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
School
Psychology
Advisor
Jessica L. Hart
Abstract
AbstractThe purpose of this quantitative, longitudinal, correlational study was to examine if probation officers’ (POs) knowledge of the post release needs of the female offender, their use of positive feedback with the offender, and their supportive relationship with offender were significantly predictive of recidivism at 3 years post release in a sample of 363 female offenders under probation/parole in the state of Michigan between 2011–2014. The study was guided by the PO as coach theory. Data obtained from archival data sets from the Probation/Parole Officer Interactions with Women Offenders, Michigan, 2011–2014 study were utilized in the study. One binomial logistic regression was conducted to address the three research questions. Results showed that the POs’ higher degree of knowledge of the post-release needs of the offender and a higher degree of using positive feedback with the offender were significantly predictive of increased odds of not recidivating 3 years post release. A more supportive relationship between the PO and the offender was not, however, significantly predictive of recidivism status 3 years post release. Results from this study can be used as a foundation for future research and may contribute to positive social change by informing the development of initiatives that enhance the PO female offender relationship and lower female offenders’ recidivism rates.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Crystal, "The Predictive Relationship Between Probation/Parole Officer Factors and Recidivism Rates Among Female Offenders" (2021). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 11173.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/11173
