Gedetineerd en debiteur

PROCES, vol. 99, pp. 157–171

Abstract

Debtor and detained: A study into the debts of prisoners during and after prison An exceptionally high prevalence of financial debt problems can be found among prisoners, but criminological knowledge on the link between debts and crime is limited. Previous studies are hindered by a lack of information on types of debts, informal debts and background characteristics. This article provides first and detailed insights in the types and amount of debts during and after prison in the Netherlands. Based on data from the Prison Project we show that the majority of prisoners report having debts during prison, show how different types of debts are related and how these debts change six months after release.

Authors 3

1. Rosa Koenraadt Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Criminologie aan de Universiteit Leiden

   docent Criminologie aan de Universiteit Leiden. Dr. Anja

2. Anja Dirkzwager Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Criminologie aan de Universiteit Leiden

   docent Criminologie aan de Universiteit Leiden. Dr. Anja

3. Paul Nieuwbeerta Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Criminologie aan de Universiteit Leiden

   docent Criminologie aan de Universiteit Leiden. Dr. Anja