What Is the Relationship Between Work Release Programs and Recidivism

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between work release programs and recidivism?

• A) Work release programs reduce recidivism.
• B) Work release programs increase recidivism.
• C) Work release programs do not reduce recidivism.
• D) Work release programs have not been properly assessed.

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Definitions:

Cohorts

Groups of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often used in research to compare changes over time.

Finding

The act of discovering or identifying something through exploration or investigation.

Structured Observation

An observational measure in which an individual’s behavior is viewed and recorded in a controlled environment; a situation created by the experimenter.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which a researcher views and records an individual’s behavior in natural, real-world settings.