Examination of Parole Revocation Decision-making Policy thru the lens of Organizational Theory: Qualitative Analysis

<p>Mass incarceration is primarily caused by harsh sentencing policies. But another contributing factor is the recidivism of parolees. There are several definitions of recidivism including relapse into behaviors associated with crime (technical violations), or committing crime. Criminal Justice agencies are organizations whose behavior may be better understood by looking at organizational theory. Organizational theory is a self-correcting model in which outcomes of prior decisions provide feedback to influence future decision in organizations. This study utilizes organizational theory to explore the relationship between the open systems theoretical model and the tolerance of risk of parolees. Seek to answer whether correctional populations are also driven by parole decisions that are worsening mass incarceration. In addition, we seek to understand the extent to which external pressures on parole agencies drives parole violations, reincarcerations and ultimately contribute to the problem of mass incarceration. Policy implications are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Criminal Justice

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Furtado, Ashley

Contributors dc:contributor

• <p>Carolyn Petrosino (chair)</p> <p>Robert Grantham</p> <p>Wendy Wright</p>

• Criminology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://vc.bridgew.edu/theses/50

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vc.bridgew.edu:theses-1047