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2 results foundAuthor: Chiba, Saori Title: Behavioral Economics of Crime Rates and Punishment Levels Summary: Empirical studies have shown, paradoxically, that increasing the probability of apprehension can correlate with an increase in the total number of criminal actions. To examine this phenomenon, this paper develops a theory of "personal rules" based on the tradeoff between one's self-image of criminal productivity and the temptation - salience of the present - of taking the easy way out by committing a crime. This theory analyzes transformation of lapses into precedents that undermine future self-restraint. The foundation for this transformation is imperfect recall of one's own criminal productivity within certain defined parameters, which leads people to draw inaccurate inferences from their past actions. Rationalization may lead to overestimation of the expected utility of committing a crime when the opportunity presents itself. Details: Universita Ca' Foscari Venezia - Department of Management, 2014. 47p. Source: Internet Resource: Department of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia Working Paper No. 2014/21 : Accessed November 12, 2014 at: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2511322 Year: 2014 Country: International URL: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2511322 Shelf Number: 134039 Keywords: Causes of Crime Decision-Making Economics of CrimeOpportunity Theory |
Author: Sapp, Dona Title: Traumatic Brain Injury Prevalence: Indiana Department of Correction Prisoner Population Summary: In Indiana, there is currently no systematic screening for traumatic brain injury (TBI) among incarcerated populations; however, a recent analysis conducted by researchers at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute (PPI) of baseline TBI screening data, collected in fall 2012 by the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), suggests that nearly 36 percent of offenders in Indiana facilities reported some form of TBI during their lifetime. This issue brief summarizes the results of the Indiana baseline data analysis, as well as research findings from other states and at the national level, on the prevalence of TBI among incarcerated populations. The brief concludes with a discussion of recommended best practices for diagnosing and treating TBI both pre- and post-release from prison, including recommended next steps for addressing this issue in Indiana. Details: Indianapolis, IN: Indiana University Public Policy Institute,, 2013. 9p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 13, 2019 at: https://archives.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/2450/7214/TBI_IDOC_FINAL_June2013.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Year: 2013 Country: United States URL: https://archives.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/2450/7214/TBI_IDOC_FINAL_June2013.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Shelf Number: 156410 Keywords: Causes of CrimeTraumatic Brain Injury |