Receiving Visits and the Relative Timing of Inmates’ Infractions: Investigations into how Inmates’ Behavior Change Before and After Visits in Dutch Prisons

Objectives This study tests the relative timing of inmate infractions in weeks before and after a visit. Method Our sample is cohort 823 male inmates who participated Dutch Prison Visitation Study (DPVS) (2017) had visitation misconduct data. Using two-level random effects logistic regression models, we examined week-to-week associations between prison visits, including visits from partners, family, friends, official visitors. Results The probability an infraction comparable to average levels anticipation increases up 18 percent immediately following then returns baseline levels. pattern found for contraband infractions, but no were aggressive infractions. Strongest family visits. When are visited frequently, risk postvisit similar Conclusions findings show that can have harmful on These seem stem More research needed further understand mechanism behind visits’ effects.