Factors That Hinder Offender Reentry Success: A View From Community Corrections Officers

被引:35
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作者
Gunnison, Elaine [1 ]
Helfgott, Jacqueline B. [1 ]
机构
[1] Seattle Univ, Dept Criminal Justice, Seattle, WA 98122 USA
关键词
social distance; community corrections officers; offender reentry; PRISON GUARDS; SOCIAL DISTANCE; EX-PRISONERS; ATTITUDES; REINTEGRATION; PERCEPTIONS; NEEDS;
D O I
10.1177/0306624X09360661
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
Within the institutional correctional literature, much has been written about the differences in authority between correctional officers and inmates. Recently, researchers have begun exploring the differences in authority between ex-offenders and community corrections officers (CCOs). Emerging literature in the correctional field suggests that ex-offenders perceive CCOs as being socially distant from them and have doubt as to whether CCOs are genuine in their attempts to assist the ex-offenders in reintegrating back into the community. Using qualitative data from a sample of 132 federal and state corrections officers in Seattle, Washington, this investigation advances previous research by examining officers' perceptions of social distance with their clients. Results from the survey responses and policy implications are presented.
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页码:287 / 304
页数:18
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