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Does pretrial detention influence time until re-involvement with the criminal legal system?

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  • Silver, Ian A.
  • Walker, Jason
  • DeMichele, Matthew
  • Dole, Jenna L.
  • Labrecque, Ryan M.

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The current study was designed to evaluate the effects of time spent in pretrial detention on the number of days from release until experiencing an arrest for a new offense and a new violent offense.

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  • Silver, Ian A. & Walker, Jason & DeMichele, Matthew & Dole, Jenna L. & Labrecque, Ryan M., 2024. "Does pretrial detention influence time until re-involvement with the criminal legal system?," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 94(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:94:y:2024:i:c:s0047235224000837
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102234
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