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Predicting Recidivism in North Carolina, 1978 and 1980

Published by National Institute of Justice | Department of Justice | Catalog Last Checked: August 03, 2026 at 12:45 AM | Dataset Last Updated: January 18, 2006 at 12:00 AM
This data collection examines the relationship between individual characteristics and recidivism for two cohorts of inmates released from North Carolina prisons in 1978 and 1980. The survey contains questions on the background of the offenders, including their involvement in drugs or alcohol, level of schooling, nature of the crime resulting in the sample conviction, number of prior incarcerations and recidivism following release from the sample incarceration. The data collection also contains information on the length of time until recidivism occurs.

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