Effectiveness of Residential vs. Outpatient Aftercare for Parolees
Author Information
Author(s): Burdon William M, Dang Jeff, Prendergast Michael L, Messina Nena P, Farabee David
Primary Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Hypothesis
Parolees with high severity drug/alcohol dependence will benefit more from residential aftercare than outpatient aftercare.
Conclusion
Both outpatient and residential aftercare are equally effective for parolees, regardless of the severity of their drug/alcohol problems.
Supporting Evidence
- Subjects benefited equally from outpatient and residential aftercare, regardless of the severity of their drug/alcohol problem.
- Time spent in treatment was a significant predictor of 12-month return-to-prison rates.
- Females were less likely to return to prison compared to males.
Takeaway
This study found that it doesn't matter if parolees go to residential or outpatient treatment after prison; both work the same for helping them stay out of prison.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from 4,165 parolees who participated in either outpatient or residential aftercare after prison-based treatment, focusing on their return to prison within 12 months.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may affect the results as participants chose their aftercare modality.
Limitations
Self-reported data may introduce bias, and the study did not account for all potential confounding factors.
Participant Demographics
Participants included male and female parolees from prison-based therapeutic community treatment programs.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .933
Confidence Interval
(0.92, 0.96)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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