Evaluation of a Situational Crime Prevention Approach in Three Jails: The Jail Sexual Assault Prevention Project

Vigne, Nancy G. La; Debus-Sherrill, Sara; Brazzell, Diana; Downey, P. Mitchell

doi:10.1037/e718222011-001

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“…This included the provision of funds for research on this topic (see the National PREA Resource Center http://www.prearesourcecenter.org/about/prison-rapeelimination-act-prea). 2 Please see full report, La Vigne et al (2011b), for details on cost-effectiveness analysis. 3 The procurement process was much lengthier than anticipated, causing significant delays in the implementation.…”

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CCTV in jail housing: An evaluation of technology-enhanced supervision

Debus-Sherrill

Vigne

Downey

2017

Secur J

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Surveillance cameras are widely used in correctional settings, but there has been little research on their effectiveness, especially in jail settings. Employing a mixed methods approach, this article examines how implementing closed-circuit television in jail housing units in a large Eastern city influences inmate perceptions of safety and incidents of violence and misconduct. Data collected through surveys with 101 inmates and 68 months (56 months from before and 12 from after camera implementation) of administrative records of inmate infractions, incidents of self-harm and officer use of force were analyzed through χ 2 tests, independent sample t-tests, and structural break (time series) analyses. Semi-structured interviews with 14 correctional staff were analyzed qualitatively to provide contextual information. Findings indicate that while inmate perceptions of safety changed after implementing cameras, analyses of reported incidents did not yield any effect. These mixed results may be because of a combination of deterrence and detection effects or to cameras not being paired with more effective monitoring.

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CCTV in jail housing: An evaluation of technology-enhanced supervision

Debus-Sherrill

Vigne

Downey

2017

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Reporting Sexual Victimization During Incarceration: A National-Level Assessment of Formal Reporting in Jails

Freemon

Montes

Morgan

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Crime & Delinquency

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The National Inmate Survey estimates over 22,000 individuals in United States jails were sexually victimized between 2011 and 2012. However, most incidents were never formally reported to correctional authorities. Empirical analysis of this reporting gap and its causes is limited, and studies examining correctional populations focus on individuals in prisons. The current study extends this work by considering individuals incarcerated in jails. Using jail data from the National Inmate Survey, 2011–2012, we examine factors associated with reporting sexual victimization. We find that most incidents of sexual victimization in jails are not formally reported. Our findings suggest that primary determinates of reporting in-jail sexual assault include incident and jail environment characteristics. Implications for policy that improves reporting and prevents in-jail sexual assault are discussed.

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Evaluation of a Situational Crime Prevention Approach in Three Jails: The Jail Sexual Assault Prevention Project

Cited by 2 publications

References 38 publications

CCTV in jail housing: An evaluation of technology-enhanced supervision

CCTV in jail housing: An evaluation of technology-enhanced supervision

Reporting Sexual Victimization During Incarceration: A National-Level Assessment of Formal Reporting in Jails

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