Prison Resources and Physical/Verbal Assault in Prison: A Comparison of Male and Female Inmates

Solinas‐Saunders, Monica; Stacer, Melissa J.

doi:10.1080/15564886.2012.685218

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“…Relying on self-report survey data from a nationally representative sample of more than 11,000 male and nearly 3,000 female state-prison inmates, the 2004 Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities (SISFCF), Solinas-Saunders and Stacer (2012) considered the effects of gender on verbal and/or physical assault within the context of social supports. Female inmates were shown to be significantly less inclined than male inmates to engage in verbal and/or physical assault on inmates and staff, with prevalence rates of 13.8% versus 20%, respectively, differences that remained even after controlling for demographic factors, prison experiences, and institutional characteristics.…”

Section: Serious and Violent Disciplinary Infractions Among Female Inmentioning

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The Influence of Sentence Length on the Commission of Serious and Violent Prison Infractions by Female Inmates

Reidy

Sorensen

2018

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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This study examined the relationship between sentence length and time to commission of serious and violent disciplinary infractions by female inmates divided into short (2 years or less), intermediate (2-8 years), and long-term (8 or more years) groups. Relying on the intermediate-term group as a referent, a Cox regression model demonstrated that short-term inmates were most likely, and long-term inmates least likely, to commit serious and violent infractions across monthly time intervals during the 2-year study period. All three groups exhibited a low base rate of violent behavior directed toward inmates and staff. Predictors associated with the time to commission of serious and violent acts included age, education, mental health, and custody level. Findings point to the potential for over-classification to more secure custody assignments for some inmates, particularly for long-term female prisoners. Policy, institutional, and clinical implications are discussed, including the need for specialized programming and mental health treatment.

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Section: Serious and Violent Disciplinary Infractions Among Female Inmentioning

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The Influence of Sentence Length on the Commission of Serious and Violent Prison Infractions by Female Inmates

Reidy

Sorensen

2018

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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“…These studies, however, typically do not examine whether distance is associated with inmate misconduct. One exception, however, is a study by Solinas-Saunders and Stacer (2012), which used a five-category scale to measure distance and found that distally placed inmates were more likely to commit in-prison assault. A related study relied on these same data and used distance as an instrument for visitation to estimate visitation effects on inmate misconduct (Tahamont, 2013).…”

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“…In particular, there is a need for studies that provide a more precise measurement of distance. For example, Drago et al (2011) measured distance as the number of miles an inmate’s facility was from the nearest metropolitan area, and the Solinas-Saunders and Stacer (2012) study relied on data that included a five-category scale for distance (1 = less than 50 miles, 2 = between 50 and 100 miles, 3 = between 101 and 500 miles, 4 = between 501 and 1,000 miles, and 5 = more than 1,000 miles). Such approaches may be useful, but they also raise potential concerns.…”

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“…Prior research suggests three theoretical mechanisms through which distal prison placements adversely affect misconduct (see, for example, Drago et al, 2011; Solinas-Saunders & Stacer, 2012). First, following the logic of social bond theory (Hirschi, 1969), distal placements may make it more difficult for inmates to maintain social bonds with their family, friends, and community, which in turn may increase their likelihood of engaging in misconduct.…”

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In Prison and Far From Home: Spatial Distance Effects on Inmate Misconduct

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Cochran

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Crime & Delinquency

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Drawing on theory and research on prisoner behavior, this study examines whether spatial distance from home influences inmates' likelihood of engaging in misconduct. Three hypotheses are developed: distally placed inmates will engage in more misconduct, distance will have a greater effect on misconduct among younger inmates, and visitation will mediate these relationships. We test the hypotheses using negative binomial regression analyses of data from the Florida Department of Corrections (N = 33,853). Support for the hypotheses is mixed. A curvilinear relationship between distance and misconduct was identified, with a positive effect on misconduct for distances up to 350 miles and a negative effect thereafter. Distance effects were greater for younger inmates and were partially mediated by visitation. Implications of the findings are discussed.

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“…Effective in-prison strategies for increasing social support include peer support services (Bagnall et al, 2015) and group religious activities (Kerley & Copes, 2009). Policies that promote social support are also likely linked to reductions in rule violations because frequent contact with family and friends during incarceration is linked to fewer rule violations (Solinas-Saunders & Stacer, 2012). Given these results, adopting such strategies to increase social support within prisons could serve to disrupt the relationship between adverse experiences and mental health/substance use disorders and potentially prevent rule violations.…”

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Adversity, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders as Predictors and Mediators of Rule Violations in U.S. Prisons

Henry

2019

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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This study explores how typologies of adversity and mental health/substance use disorders impact rule violations during incarceration. Data come from the 2004 cross-sectional Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities (SI-SFCF). Logistic regression and structural equation modeling were used for analysis. Results link history of adverse experiences to rule violations during incarceration and demonstrate how mental health and substance use disorders mediate this relationship. Incarcerated people with severe histories of adverse experiences had the highest odds of rule violations, relative to people with low adversity, for all typologies. More severe adversity typologies predicted mental health and substance use disorders. Alcohol and substance use disorders predicted drug violations, whereas substance use and mental health disorders predicted major violations. Serious mental illness did not predict rule violations when accounting for adversity. Findings suggest that addressing adverse experiences, mental health, and substance use disorders may prevent rule violations.

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Prison Resources and Physical/Verbal Assault in Prison: A Comparison of Male and Female Inmates

Cited by 17 publications

References 51 publications

The Influence of Sentence Length on the Commission of Serious and Violent Prison Infractions by Female Inmates

The Influence of Sentence Length on the Commission of Serious and Violent Prison Infractions by Female Inmates

In Prison and Far From Home: Spatial Distance Effects on Inmate Misconduct

Adversity, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders as Predictors and Mediators of Rule Violations in U.S. Prisons

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