Two studies are undertaken to determine the effectiveness of parole. Study #l defines recidivism as "reconvicted within one year." Study #2 defines recidivism as "rearrested within five years." The subjects of both studies are males who had been first-time offenders, incarcerated for violent crimes in a large Western state. In terms of the findings:

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Study #1's definition of recidivism (reconvicted within one year) is a narrower and shorter-term criterion compared to Study #2's (rearrested within five years), making it less likely to capture instances of recidivism and thus more likely to report parole as a success.

Two Studies Are Undertaken to Determine the Effectiveness of Parole