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Peer reviewedGendreau, Paul; And Others – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1979
Changes in self-esteem during incarceration and self-esteem measured shortly after entry to prison and prior to release were predictive of recidivism two years after release. Results confirmed assumptions that assessment and treatment of self-esteem in correctional settings is important because the variable is related to post-prison adjustment.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Correctional Institutions, Human Dignity, Prisoners
