Table of Contents

Abstract
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
1 Introduction
1.1 Statement of the Problem/Importance of Study
1.2 Introduction to the Topic
2 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction to Recidivism
2.2 Education
2.3 Race and Recidivism
2.4 Mental Factors
2.5 Substance Abuse
2.6 Correctional/Rehabilitative Techniques
2.7 Sentence Length
2.8 Community Service and Recidivism
2.9 Summary
3 Theoretical Framework
3.1 Symbolic Interactionism
3.2 Differential Association
4 Methods
4.1 Data Overview
4.2 Frequencies and Means
4.3 Cross-Tabulations
5 Predicting Recidivism Risk
5.1 Logistic Regression Analysis
6 The Affect of Violent Offenses on Recidivism Risk
6.1 Survival Analysis
6.2 Logistic Regression
7 History of Criminal Behaviors on Recidivism Risk
7.1 Logistic Regression Analysis
7.2 Recidivism Regressed on Type of Crime, Criminal History and Sentence Length
7.3 Logistic Regression analysis with Interventions and Infractions
8 Conclusion
8.1 Summary of Findings
8.2 Discussion
8.3 Theoretical Consideration of the Findings
8.4 Psychological Considerations
8.5 Criminal Justice System Implications (Policy)
8.6 Future Research
8.7 Limitations
References