SAGE Journal Articles

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Journal Article 1: Craddock, A. (2009). Day reporting center completion: Comparison of individual and multilevel models. Crime and Delinquency, 55, 105–133.

Abstract: This study of 14 day reporting centers demonstrated that findings from analyses that take into account the clustering of clients into programs differ from those that ignore it. The multilevel analysis found that a higher likelihood of completion is associated with being older, White/non-Hispanic, having a current “other” offense, and having emotional problems. Probationers were less likely to complete if they had drug or alcohol problems, primarily criminal companions, and poor living situations. The more time spent in the program and the more contact hours received in employment services were also positively associated with completion. Although a substantial proportion of the variation in the likelihood of completion was found to be due to program-level factors, no specific program characteristics were significant.

Journal Article 2: Button, D. M., DeMichel, M., & Payne, B. K. (2009). Using electronic monitoring to supervise sex offenders: Legislative patterns and implications for community corrections officers, Criminal Justice Policy Review, 20, 414–436.

Abstract: In 1979, California enacted a diversion program for misdemeanor domestic violence cases which permits the charges to be dropped if the batterer successfully completed a counseling program. Initial screening was assigned to the district attorney's offices while supervision of offenders during diversion was to be conducted by the probation department. This article reports the results of surveys sent to the district attorneys and probation departments in 1987. Both samples reported generally positive attitudes toward diversion. Less than one quarter of the agencies were able to provide any statistics to verify the success of defendants placed on diversion. There was no correlation between these statistics and the opinions stated regarding diversion.