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Shannon J Linning¹, Ian A Silver^2,3, Jordan Papp⁴

¹Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada.

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|February 1, 2021

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Correctional programming reduced inmate misconduct during its implementation. However, misconduct increased before and after the programs, highlighting the need for further research into the timing of intervention effects.

Keywords:

anticipatory effects correctional programming initial backfire prisoner misconduct program evaluation residual effects time-course framework

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Behavioral Science

Background:

Inmate misconduct poses significant risks to correctional institution safety and order.
The longitudinal impact of correctional programming on inmate misconduct remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between correctional programming and inmate misconduct over time.
To empirically test Linning et al.'s time-course framework for intervention evaluation.

Main Methods:

Utilized prisoner misconduct data from all Ohio prisons (January 2008 - June 2012).
Employed cross-lagged panel analysis to assess temporal relationships.
Applied a time-course framework considering pre-, during, and post-programming effects.

Main Results:

Inmate misconduct significantly decreased during the period of correctional programming.
Observed statistically significant increases in misconduct both prior to and following program participation.
Findings support the utility of a time-course framework in analyzing intervention impacts.

Conclusions:

Correctional programming demonstrates a short-term positive effect on reducing inmate misconduct.
The timing of intervention effects is crucial, with misconduct rising outside the programming window.
Further research is needed to elucidate causal mechanisms and optimal timing for correctional interventions.