The Effectiveness of Electronic Monitoring in Korea

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Literature review and theory

A systematic review of prior quantitative studies – Meta-analysis of prior quantitative studies – Deterrence or defiance?

Chapter 3: Overview of Electronic Monitoring in Korea

Background: Increase in sex crimes in Korea – A brief history of Electronic Monitoring in Korea – Characteristics of Electronic Monitoring in Korea – The costs of Electronic Monitoring in Korea

Chapter 4: Data and methods

Data – The nature of data – Statistical methods – Definitions of variables

Chapter 5: Does Electronic Monitoring reduce the risk of recidivism? Comparison between Electronic Monitoring and non-Electronic Monitoring groups

The »trick« of recidivism rates – Controlling for nonrandom assignment of Electronic Monitoring – Analyzing the effect of Electronic Monitoring on recidivism

Chapter 6: Is recidivism different from risk levels of Electronic Monitoring subjects? Comparison between low/moderate- and high-risk Electronic Monitoring groups

Classifying sexual offenders according to risk level – Analyzing time to recidivism according to risk level

Chapter 7: Can Electronic Monitoring be an alternative to the preventive detention? Comparison between rehabilitation- and monitoring-oriented Electronic Monitoring groups

Electronic Monitoring that differs in purpose – Controlling for nonrandom assignment of groups – Analyzing time to recidivism according to purposes of Electronic Monitoring

Chapter 8: Conclusion

Main findings – Future directions

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