Under surveillance
Does Global Positioning System monitoring of offenders reduce recidivism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12900317 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna L Hawkes (0000-0002-4232-6127, University of Otago), Martin Sellbom (0000-0002-2883-6163, University of Otago, corresponding author), Fairleigh Evelyn Gilmour (0000-0001-6576-3787, University of Otago) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 862-881 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Criminology & Criminal Justice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1748-8958 • E-ISSN: 1748-8966 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/17488958231188414 |
| OpenAlex | W4385703903 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 27 |
Appropriate supervision is critical in offender management, but requires effective tools to guide decisions and interventions. This research project investigated the effectiveness of Global Positioning System monitoring in reducing re-offending, while considering the impact of Global Positioning System monitoring on the offender’s well-being. The method consisted of evaluating a matched sample of Global Positioning System monitored offenders ( n = 220) versus non-Global Positioning System 1 monitored ( n = 219) subject to extended supervision and parole orders over a 24-month follow-up period. All participants were male offenders released from prison within New Zealand. The results showed statistically significant differences for ‘non-violent’ and ‘violent’ re-offending rates, with Global Positioning System monitoring being associated with lower rates of recidivism. There was no evidence of increased distress in those men subject to Global Positioning System monitoring. This study provides novel information about Global Positioning System monitoring and contributes to our understanding of how this tool can reduce recidivism
Criminology · Prison · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Recidivism · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Psychology · Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |