The Impact of Individualized Focused Deterrence on Criminal and Prosocial Outcomes

Randomized-controlled study of a collaborative initiative between the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Missouri Department of Corrections’ Division of Probation and Parole, aimed at implementing an individualized focused deterrence program for individuals convicted of firearm-related offenses. Examines qualitative perceptions of the program and quantitative outcomes, including impacts on rearrest rates (for any crime and for violent offenses), technical violations, employment, social support, and attitudes toward law enforcement. An implementation guide for law enforcement practitioners and agencies interested in developing similar programs can be found HERE.