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  • Criminology
  • Sociology
  • Penal System Studies

Background:

  • Existing research on inmate victimization often overlooks the interplay between individual inmate characteristics and broader prison-level factors.
  • A multilevel approach is necessary to understand the complex dynamics of victimization within correctional facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the multilevel predictors of physical and property victimization among inmates.
  • To examine the interaction effects between inmate-level and prison-level variables on victimization outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multilevel modeling techniques to analyze self-report data from over 1,000 inmates across 30 prisons in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio.
  • Employed statistical analysis to identify significant predictors of physical and property victimization.

Main Results:

  • Demographic variables such as race and assaultive behavior were strong predictors of physical victimization.
  • Prison security level demonstrated a contextual direct effect on physical victimization.
  • Property victimization was best explained by an integrated model incorporating inmate characteristics (race, behavior, education, employment, time served), contextual factors (security level, proportion non-White), and interaction variables (Race x Security Level).

Conclusions:

  • Individual inmate characteristics and prison environmental factors, including security level and racial composition, significantly influence victimization risks.
  • An integrated multilevel model provides a more comprehensive understanding of property victimization than single-level analyses.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions considering both individual and contextual factors to reduce inmate victimization.