U.S. flag
      An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.
        Here's how you know
      Here's how you know**Official websites use .gov**
            
            A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
      **Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**
            
            A **lock** (
            A locked padlock
            ) or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Menu

      
        close

            
            
                                              About NIJ
        
                    
  
          About NIJ
      
    
          The NIJ Director
          How NIJ Is Organized
          Mission and Guiding Principles
          Research and Development Process
          Strategic Framework
          Assessments of NIJ
          Annual Reports & Reports to Congress
          Staff Directory
          Funding & Awards
        
                    
  
          Funding & Awards
      
    
          Current Funding
          Forthcoming Funding
          Expired Funding
          Awards: Listing of Funded Projects
          Guidance for Applicants and Awardees
          Fellowship & Student Programs
          Travel Scholarships
          NIJ Challenge Program
          Library & Multimedia
        
                    
  
          Library & Multimedia
      
    
          NIJ Journal
          Podcasts
          Publications Listing
          Multimedia Listing
          Rated Practices on CrimeSolutions
          Rated Programs on CrimeSolutions
          Software & Databases
          Datasets
          Patents
          Topics
        
                    
  
          Topics
      
    
          Article Listing
          Corrections
          Courts
          Crime Prevention
          Crimes
          Drugs and Crime
          Equipment and Technology
          Forensic Sciences
          Youth Justice
          Justice System Reform
          Law Enforcement
          Tribal Crime and Justice
          Victims of Crime
          Events
        
                    
  
          Events
      
    
          NIJ 2024 Research Conference
          Scheduled Events
          On-Demand Events
          Research Meetings & Workshops
          NIJ-Hosted Online Training

                            
                                About
          Contact Us
          Subscribe
          Topics A-Z
                  Share
FacebookXLinkedInRedditPinterestEmail Home
                            Library & Multimedia
 Multisite Evaluation of Shock Incarceration
NCJ Number
              142462

Author(s)
          D L MacKenzie;
                        C  Souryal
Date Published

1994
Length
              51 pages
Annotation
              This evaluation study of shock incarceration programs consisted of a qualitative description of eight programs based on staff and inmate interviews; a study of inmate attitudinal changes during incarceration; a study of offender recidivism; a study of positive adjustment during community supervision; and a study of prison bedspace savings.
Abstract
              The two major goals of all the programs were to reduce prison crowding and to reduce recidivism through deterrence and rehabilitation. Programs varied on characteristics hypothesized to affect the ability of the program to achieve these goals, i.e., in the type of therapeutic programming, size, location, intensity of release supervision, and type of aftercare. The results showed that all boot camp inmates developed a more positive attitude toward their prison experience, compared to inmates incarcerated in traditional facilities. Nonetheless, the available data show that the recidivism rates of boot camp graduates and comparison samples of inmates did not differ. Specifically, shock incarceration did not result in a reduction in recidivism in five States included in this study. In three States, boot camp graduates had lower recidivism rates on one measure. As measured by employment, educational status, and financial and emotional stability, boot camp graduates and comparison samples adjusted equally well to community supervision. The data suggest that carefully designed programs can reduce prison crowding. 20 figures and 30 notes
      
  
          Additional Details
Grant Number(s)
        90-DD-CX-0061


  
  
        
  Agencies
        NIJ


  
  
        
  Publication Type
        Program/Project Evaluation
    
  
  
Date Published: January 1, 1994
    
          Downloads
        
                      PDF

Related Datasets
        
                      http://dx.doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06986
Side navigation
  

        

  
  
              NIJ Journal
    
      
            
            
            
      Podcasts
    
      
            
            
            
      Publications Listing
    
      
            
            
            
      Multimedia Listing
    
      
            
            
            
      Rated Practices on CrimeSolutions
    
      
            
            
            
      Rated Programs on CrimeSolutions
    
      
            
            
            
      Software & Databases
    
      
            
            
            
      Datasets
    
      
            
            
            
      PatentsRelated Topics
        
                Adjustment to probation
        Alternatives to incarceration
        Corrections
        Corrections effectiveness
        Evaluation



  
Similar Publications
        
                      The Treatment Group and Recidivism: A Multilevel Analysis of Prison-Based Substance Abuse Treatment
                  Statistical Evaluation of Sectral Interferences in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
                  Evaluation of Cameras to Prevent Crime in Commuter Parking Facilities
 Top

      National Institute of Justice

        
        
                        About NIJ
                    About NIJ
      
    
                  How NIJ Is Organized
      
    
                  NIJ Director
      
    
                  Research Disclaimer
      
    
                  Funding & Awards
                    Funding & Awards Home
      
    
                  Awards Listing
      
    
                  Current Funding
      
    
                  Guidance for Applicants and Awardees
      
    
                  Resources
                    Events
      
    
                  Podcasts
      
    
                  Publications
      
    
                  Topics
      
    
                  Multimedia
      
    
                  Reuse Policy
      
    
                  Contacts
                    Contact NIJ
      
    
                  Staff Directory
      
    
                  Submit a FOIA Request
      
    
                  File a Civil Rights ComplaintFacebook
          
                      X
          
                      YouTube
  

      810 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20531
      
              Secondary Footer link menu
            Accessibility
              Plain Language
              Privacy Policy
              Legal Policies and Disclaimer
              No FEAR Act
              Freedom of Information Act
              USA.gov
              Justice.gov