NCJ Number
91965
Date Published
1983
Length
20 pages
Annotation
In Nebraska, adult male populations in correctional institutions are expected to vary directly with Omaha-area unemployment. Total custody population will probably peak in 1984-1986 and decline slowly for the rest of the decade, with institutional population behaving in a similar fashion.
Abstract
Sharp rises in unemployment, a stall in the apparent economic recovery, or shifts in policy could easily lead to population levels considerably higher than expected. The report describes methods for predicting future adult male populations in correctional facilities in Nebraska, using three scenarios. Graphs and data tables are included.