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Assessing the Victim–Offender Overlap in Prison Victimization and Misconduct Among Taiwanese Male Inmates

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  • Shih-ya Kuo
  • Kuang-ming Chang
  • Yu-shu Chen
  • Yung-lien Lai
  • Yuan-song Chang
  • Yi Li

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A substantial body of research supports the existence of the victim–offender overlap in the general population. However, few scholars have investigated this phenomenon in the prison context. Drawing on survey data collected from 2,065 male inmates residing in Taiwan’s nine prisons, this study tested the victim–offender overlap hypothesis and identified the most common characteristics of inmates assuming the dual role. Bivariate probit analyses revealed that the victim–offender overlap in the general population also applies to the incarcerated. Four common risk factors were found among inmates who were both victims and offenders. The findings have clear implications for researchers, practitioners and policymakers and shed light on the understudied topic of the victim–offender overlap phenomenon in prison.

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  • Shih-ya Kuo & Kuang-ming Chang & Yu-shu Chen & Yung-lien Lai & Yuan-song Chang & Yi Li, 2022. "Assessing the Victim–Offender Overlap in Prison Victimization and Misconduct Among Taiwanese Male Inmates," The British Journal of Criminology, Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, vol. 62(3), pages 585-606.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:crimin:v:62:y:2022:i:3:p:585-606.
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