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The influence of inmate visitation on the decision to grant parole: An exploratory study

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  • Rely Vîlcică, E.

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Recent studies highlight the positive influence that visitation of inmates can have on in-prison and post-release behavior. Less is known, however, about the effect that visitation has on the decision to release inmates via discretionary parole.

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  • Rely Vîlcică, E., 2015. "The influence of inmate visitation on the decision to grant parole: An exploratory study," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 43(6), pages 498-509.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:43:y:2015:i:6:p:498-509
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2015.11.003
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