Steeve Marchand talks about the effects of prison programs on behavior. "Prison Rehabilitation Programs and Recidivism: Evidence from Variations in Availability" by William Arbour, Guy Lacroix, and Steeve Marchand. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Thinking, fast and slow? Some field experiments to reduce crime and dropout in Chicago" by Sara B. Heller, Anuj K. Shah, Jonathan Guryan, Jens Ludwig, Sendhil Mullainathan, and Harold A. Pollack. “Does incarceration length affect labor market outcomes?” by Rasmus Landersø. “Incarceration, recidivism, and employment" by Manudeep Bhuller, Gordon B. Dahl, Katrine V. Løken, and Magne Mogstad. “Tough on young offenders: Harmful or helpful?” by Giulia Lotti. “Leave the door open? Prison conditions and recidivism" by Giovanni Mastrobuoni and Daniele Terlizzese. “Do better prisons reduce recidivism? Evidence from a prison construction program" by Santigo Tobón. “'Something Works' in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program” by Marcella Alsan, Arkey Barnett, Peter Hull, and Crystal Yang. Probable Causation Episode 113: Peter Hull "Can prisons move people into better jobs? A look at correctional vocational training programs and sectoral employment outcomes" by Britte van Tiem. "Can Recidivism Be Prevented From Behind Bars? Evidence From a Behavioral Program" by William Arbour. Probable Causation Episode 102: William Arbour "Encouraging Desistance from Crime" by Jennifer Doleac. Want more? Check out my new book! The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice is available now. I have a Substack! Sign up for Probable Causation: The Newsletter. Rss Apple Podcaster →
