Abstract
Social discrimination is one of the major challenges faced by the ex-prisoners when returning to their society which could have an adverse effect on criminal recidivism. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of social discrimination on criminal recidivism among ex-prisoners in metropolitan Kano using two dimensions (racial and criminal record discrimination). Data was collected using survey questionnaire and it was analysed using Partial Least Squares model (PLS). The finding of the study shows that both racial discrimination and criminal record discrimination of ex-prisoners are having significant effects towards criminal recidivism and they accounted for 42.5% R2. Moreover, criminal record discrimination was found to have larger effect than racial discrimination. It is concluded that, social discrimination of ex-prisoners is a predictor of criminal recidivism and criminal record type of discrimination is having more effect toward recidivism.
Highlights
Ex- prisoner faces many constrains and challenges upon their return to their societies from the prison
The issue of social discrimination among the ex-prisoners which is critical aspect of the returning prisoners, and it is considered as another collateral effect of imprisonment couple with the effects of stigma which further compounded and aggravated the issue of discrimination in terms of educational, accommodation and securing employment (Albright & Denq, 1996; Giguere & Dundes, 2002; Hirschfield & Piquero, 2010; Pager, 2007; Uggen, 2000; Uggen, Vuolo, Lageson, Ruhland & Whitham, 2014)
The purpose of this study is to determine the role of social discrimination of ex-prisoners as a predictor of criminal recidivism among ex-prisoners in Kano-Nigeria using two dimensions of discrimination
Summary
Ex- prisoner faces many constrains and challenges upon their return to their societies from the prison. Discrimination in terms of employment opportunities, accommodation, and education among others These factors have negative effects towards successful re-entry after their imprisonment (Holzer, Raphael & Stoll, 2002a; Waldfogel, 1994). This is largely because those who are discriminated for instance in terms of employment are significantly and more likely to return to their criminal activities than those who are employed (Burton, Cullen & Travis, 1987; Clear, 2007; Freeman, 1994). The issue of social discrimination among the ex-prisoners which is critical aspect of the returning prisoners, and it is considered as another collateral effect of imprisonment couple with the effects of stigma which further compounded and aggravated the issue of discrimination in terms of educational, accommodation and securing employment (Albright & Denq, 1996; Giguere & Dundes, 2002; Hirschfield & Piquero, 2010; Pager, 2007; Uggen, 2000; Uggen, Vuolo, Lageson, Ruhland & Whitham, 2014)
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