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Study finds Oregon parole decisions lack clarity and show racial disparities. Calls for better training, transparency, and uniform, fairer supervision
Oregon’s revised PSC-R improved recidivism prediction using new risk factors, but accuracy still varied by age, gender, and region.
Prison racial code is distinct from general norms; race, not gangs, drives adherence. Highlights need for inclusive policies, not segregation.
Oregon’s STTL program cuts costs without raising crime. Recidivism rates stay flat; technical violations rise with longer leave due to more ovesight
Solitary confinement harms mental health, but impact varies by traits and experiences. Urges reforms addressing both conditions and individual needs
Review of prison segregation policies finds gaps in mental health care and oversight. Authors urge standardization, reform, and improved transparency.
Trust and fairness shape inmate compliance more than punishment fear. Procedural justice boosts prison order and officer legitimacy.
Study finds men and women differ in violations and sanctions, but gender alone is not a strong recidivism predictor. Jail may worsen outcomes.
Jurisdictional differences weaken standardized risk tools. Local adaptation improves accuracy and fairness in recidivism prediction.
Jackson County exhibits higher rates of crime, recidivism, and risk scores on the Public Safety Checklist (PSC) compared to the Oregon state average.
The study aimed to evaluate and revise the Oregon Public Safety Checklist (PSC), an actuarial risk assessment tool originally developed in 2008, to...
Study identified six stable offender typologies to improve correctional responsivity, resource use, and reduce recidivism using RNR framework.