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Inmate Assistance Programs

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  • Friehe Tim

    (University of Marburg, Am Plan 2, 35037 Marburg, Germany)

  • Mungan Murat C.

    (Texas A&M University School of Law, 1515 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the deterrence implications of different inmate assistance programs (IAPs), carefully distinguishing between deterrence of first offenses and recidivism. All IAPs considered in our model reduce recidivism, and we identify IAPs that also reduce the first offense rate. However, IAPs which increase work opportunities, improve the reintegration of exiting inmates, and moderate individual’s self-control issues may lower the deterrence of first offenses, if this possibility is not adequately anticipated when designing these IAPs.

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  • Friehe Tim & Mungan Murat C., 2024. "Inmate Assistance Programs," The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 24(4), pages 1341-1351.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:bejeap:v:24:y:2024:i:4:p:1341-1351:n:1012
    DOI: 10.1515/bejeap-2024-0159
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    Keywords

    crime; deterrence; inmate assistance programs; rehabilitation;
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    JEL classification:

    • K42 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior - - - Illegal Behavior and the Enforcement of Law

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