First Advisor

Christopher Campbell

Term of Graduation

Spring 2026

Date of Publication

5-22-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Department

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Language

English

Subjects

Recidivism, Risk Factors, RNR, Violent offenders

Physical Description

1 online resource (iv, 53 pages)

Abstract

This study examined whether changes in LS/CMI domain scores between prison intake and release were associated with three-year recidivism among violent offenders following their release from custody. While the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) framework emphasizes the importance of targeting dynamic criminogenic needs to reduce reoffending, relatively little research has assessed whether changes in domain-level risk factors translate into improved outcomes over time. Using administrative data from a state correctional system, this study analyzed domain-level changes in LS/CMI scores and their relationship to rearrest, while controlling for demographic characteristics, criminal history, and institutional factors. Results indicated that changes in most LS/CMI domains were not significantly associated with recidivism, and effects observed in earlier models were not robust after the inclusion of additional covariates. Criminal history variables demonstrated the strongest and most consistent associations with recidivism. Institutional factors, particularly visitation, were also associated with recidivism outcomes. The results highlight the importance of improving prison-based interventions, strengthening social support, and addressing broader structural factors in efforts to reduce recidivism among violent offenders.

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/45111

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