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Effects of Prison Versus Probation in California, 1980-1982 (ICPSR 8700)
Released/updated on: 2006-01-18
Geographic coverage: United States, California
Time period: 1980-01-01--1982-01-01
This study was divided into two phases. The first assessed the effects of different sanctions on separate criminal populations, focusing on probation as a sentencing alternative for felons. The second phase used a quasi-experimental design to address how imprisonment affects criminal behavior when criminals are released. Specific issues included: (a) the effect that imprisonment (vs. probation) and length of time served have on recidivism, (b) the amount of crime prevented by imprisoning offenders rather than placing them on probation, and (c) costs to the system for achieving that reduction in crime.
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National Evaluation of the Community Anti-Crime Program, 1979-1981 (ICPSR 8704)
Released/updated on: 2006-03-30
Time period: 1979-01-01--1981-01-01
The survey was designed to explore the thesis that effective prevention and control of crime requires a community-wide effort that involves law enforcement agencies, other elements of government, and the citizens in a coordinated attack on problems of crime. The data include information on program start-up, implementation, and the community itself, as well as information on the specific activities undertaken by the programs.