Abstract

Women face many potential difficulties when under community supervision, and more research that examines their experiences there is needed. This study investigates how women under supervision relate to their supervisors and how these relationships impact their tendencies toward supervisory compliance. Using secondary data, predictors of recidivism are evaluated in 16 Michigan counties using the Dual Role Relationship Inventory–Revised (DRI-R) and its shorter form (DRI-SF), which quantify relationship quality. We found that one of the most important predictors of rule compliance for women under supervision is their relationship with their probation or parole officer. Thus, probation and parole officers should prioritize their personal relationships with their female clients by considering their unique circumstances while striving to cultivate an environment of fairness and mutual respect. This article advances our understanding of how to administer effective community supervision for women.

摘要

女性在社区监督下面临许多潜在的困难，需要更多的研究来检验她们的经历。本研究调查了受监管的女性与上司的关系，以及这些关系如何影响她们的监管合规倾向。使用二手数据，使用双重角色关系清单修订版 (DRI-R) 及其缩写形式 (DRI-SF) 在密歇根州的 16 个县评估累犯的预测因素，量化关系质量。我们发现，受监管的女性遵守规则的最重要预测因素之一是她们与缓刑或假释官的关系。因此，缓刑和假释官员应优先考虑与女性当事人的个人关系，考虑她们的独特情况，同时努力营造公平和相互尊重的环境。本文加深了我们对如何对女性进行有效社区监督的理解。