@article{ref1,
title="Homicide in the Canadian Prairies: spousal killers and recidivism",
journal="Medicine, science, and the law",
year="2006",
author="Menzies, Robin P. D.",
volume="46",
number="1",
pages="13-18",
abstract="This prospective study identifies the rate of recidivism in spousal homicide offenders after release from their sentences for homicide and explores factors associated with re-offending. A non-selective sample of 131 released spousal killers was studied, using the CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) to access post-release criminal convictions. The mean follow-up period was ten years, and ranged from eight months to 37 years. Fifty-one offenders (38.9%) re-offended. Violent crimes were committed by 27 (20.6%) offenders. Several factors were associated with recidivism but older age at release was the most significant. Violent recidivism in released spousal killers occurred at the rate of 21%. Ageing was a mitigating factor and should be considered in forensic assessments and given more weight in parole decisions involving any release.",
language="",
issn="0025-8024",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}