@article{liem_zahn_tichavsky_2014, title={Criminal Recidivism Among Homicide Offenders}, volume={29}, ISSN={["1552-6518"]}, DOI={10.1177/0886260513517302}, abstractNote={ Homicide offenders are released to communities in large numbers. Little is known, however, about how these offenders fare after release. The aim of this study is threefold: to examine recidivism patterns among released homicide offenders, to assess to what extent predictors for recidivism are similar to those for other violent offenders, and to study whether the degree of recidivism differs by type of homicide. Using data from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, we extracted all individuals who committed a homicide in Philadelphia between 1977 and 1983 and who were paroled. Data were supplemented with court documents, police department data, and newspaper articles. We examined frequency and severity of recidivism, and used logistic regression analyses and survival analyses to examine the likelihood and time to recidivism. Of the 92 paroled homicide offenders, 54% recidivated; 15% recidivated with a violent offense. Race and original conviction for a financially motivated homicide were significant predictors of recidivism. While socio-demographic predictors of recidivism have theoretical and practical significance, focusing on factors associated with the motive of the original homicide may prove highly beneficial for intervention strategies and post-release planning. }, number={14}, journal={JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE}, author={Liem, Marieke and Zahn, Margaret A. and Tichavsky, Lisa}, year={2014}, month={Sep}, pages={2630–2651} }
 @article{day_zahn_tichavsky_2015, title={What Works for Whom? The Effects of Gender Responsive Programming on Girls and Boys in Secure Detention}, volume={52}, ISSN={["1552-731X"]}, DOI={10.1177/0022427814538033}, abstractNote={Objectives: This study investigates whether gender responsive programming is effective at reducing recidivism relative to traditional, reinforcement-based programming for both girls and boys in secure detention. Methods: Event-history analysis is used to examine recidivism outcomes for two propensity score matched samples of girls ( n = 148) and boys ( n = 140) released from gender responsive versus traditional detention facilities in Connecticut. The contingent effects of trauma, depression/anxiety, alcohol/drug abuse, anger/irritability, and somatic complaints are also examined. Results: Compared to traditional programming, gender responsive programming for youth in secure detention is associated with a lower risk of recidivism for girls with gender-sensitive risk factors but a higher risk of recidivism among girls who do not display these risk factors. Gender responsive programs are no more or less effective at reducing recidivism for boys, regardless of whether they display risk factors commonly associated with girls’ delinquency and confinement. Conclusions: The results suggest that girls in secure detention require different approaches depending on their histories of trauma and associated mental and physical health issues. While girls who follow gendered pathways into detention benefit from the relational approach employed in gender responsive programs, girls without such issues benefit more from traditional reinforcement programming. }, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN CRIME AND DELINQUENCY}, author={Day, Jacob C. and Zahn, Margaret A. and Tichavsky, Lisa P.}, year={2015}, month={Feb}, pages={93–129} }
 @article{driscoll_jicha_hunt_tichavsky_thompson_2012, title={Can online courses deliver in-class results? A comparison of student performance and satisfaction in an online versus a face-to-face introductory sociology course}, volume={40}, number={4}, journal={Teaching Sociology}, author={Driscoll, A. and Jicha, K. and Hunt, A. N. and Tichavsky, L. and Thompson, G.}, year={2012}, pages={312–331} }
 @article{strom_warner_tichavsky_zahn_2014, title={Policing Juveniles Domestic Violence Arrest Policies, Gender, and Police Response to Child-Parent Violence}, volume={60}, ISSN={["1552-387X"]}, DOI={10.1177/0011128710376293}, abstractNote={This study analyzed the National Incident Based Reporting System data from 2000 to 2004 to determine how domestic violence arrest policies, along with incident, offender, and victim characteristics, influence arrest outcomes in violent incidents committed by juveniles against their parents. The authors’ primary interest was to assess whether the enforcement of domestic violence arrest laws, coupled with increased police involvement in familial disputes, has contributed to the decreasing gender gap in juvenile arrests for violent offenses. Results indicated that domestic violence arrest policies had positive effects on arrest outcomes both for juvenile females and males accused of assaulting a parent, as juveniles were more likely to be arrested in states with mandatory or pro-arrest policies than in states with discretionary arrest policies. However, there was also evidence that, beyond the effects of the domestic arrest laws, girls became increasingly more likely to be arrested for assaults against parents over the 5-year study period relative to boys. The implications for these findings are discussed, including the importance of a better understanding of how police respond to domestic violence incidents involving juveniles.}, number={3}, journal={CRIME & DELINQUENCY}, author={Strom, Kevin J. and Warner, Tara D. and Tichavsky, Lisa and Zahn, Margaret A.}, year={2014}, month={Apr}, pages={427–450} }
 @article{zahn_day_mihalic_tichavsky_2009, title={Determining What Works for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System A Summary of Evaluation Evidence}, volume={55}, ISSN={["1552-387X"]}, DOI={10.1177/0011128708330649}, abstractNote={Despite increasing attention on gender-specific programming for girls involved in the juvenile justice system, not much is known about the effectiveness of gender-specific programs. The authors review the evidence base for the effectiveness of programs for girls in custody or under supervision by examining the evaluation evidence for nine gender-specific programs (which exclusively target girls) and six gender-non-specific programs (which target both girls and boys). Through this process, the authors summarize the evidence of effectiveness available to researchers and practitioners, identify barriers to determining what programs work for adjudicated girls, and make recommendations for building a solid evidence base on what works for adjudicated girls.}, number={2}, journal={CRIME & DELINQUENCY}, author={Zahn, Margaret A. and Day, Jacob C. and Mihalic, Sharon F. and Tichavsky, Lisa}, year={2009}, month={Apr}, pages={266–293} }