Publications

Summary: Improving outcomes for individuals under correctional supervision is a core focus for criminal justice researchers and professionals. Here we analyze a cohort of over 500 females on parole in Utah between 2013 and 2017, using time-to-event analysis. We find that risk factors for females on parole are different when the outcome variable denotes a technical violation versus a new

Key Takeaway: Females entering the criminal justice system have complex and multifaceted needs. A failure to meet these needs leads to a cycle of reincarceration. The use of evidence-based treatment and programming have been shown to break this link. Our state should continue to invest in gender-specific treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Introduction:  While females continue to make up