How are nominal dispositions distinguished from conditional and custodial dispositions? What are some variations of nominal dispositions? How effective are they at reducing recidivism of disposed juveniles? Nominal dispositions- are verbal and or written warnings that are issued to low risk juvenile offenders. They are considered to be the least punitive alternatives Juvenile courts are encourage to use nominal dispositions for the purpose of alerting the juvenile of the seriousness of
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II Liberty University Abstract There are many different theories on how to keep recidivism rates from increasing‚ thus preventing crime. Studies do not show that incarceration can accomplish this task alone; however‚ there is empirical evidence that supports the idea of implementing effective correctional treatment to reduce the recidivism rates. There are conflicting opinions that show a discrepancy between those that believe that criminals should punished
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was sent directly to jail upon their conviction and would participate in the Choices Program. Upon successful program completion‚ they would be released. The second group of probationers was placed on state probation at the time of their conviction‚ but when they violated their probation they were then incarcerated to participate
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courts are run in the same manor: one is set up for alcoholics and one drug offenders. “While Canadian DTCs vary in their policies and treatment practices‚ the goal of DTCs is to stop drug dependent individuals from using drugs‚ thereby reducing recidivism and increasing public safety. Consequently‚ participants are to become‚ and remain‚ abstinent from drugs and alcohol and re-establish themselves as productive‚ non-crime committing citizens” (Lyons 2013‚ p.416). Before interviewing anyone‚ there
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If she had won the presidency‚ it can be assumed that she would have continued the Obama administration’s plans to integrate gender-responsive programs (“Prison Reform”). Scholarly research shows that gender-responsive programs work; they reduce recidivism rates and help women have a successful future free from the clutches of the criminal justice system. In the face of a new administration that believes judges are too lenient with drug offenders and proposes a return to the policies from the heyday
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sanction” to assist in reducing overcrowding in the prison system and aid in the reduction of cost to house an already overcrowded inmate population‚ as well as reduce recidivism (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011). Nevertheless‚ the concept was to allow convicted criminals that posed “less of a threat to society” the opportunity to be placed on probation‚ with the stipulation they be strictly supervised (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011). This concept is not a new one insomuch as it was implemented in the 1950’s
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Secretary‚ Douglas Hurd‚ "Prisons are an expensive way of making bad people worse" (qtd. in Anderson 5). Late 1997 statistics show rates of recidivism of 60% or more for released prisoners (Lawrence10). This statistic clearly proves that incarcerating offenders is an ineffective method of solving today ’s crime problems. David Cayley comments‚ "Rates of recidivism everywhere testify to the fact that those who go to prison will often go more than once" (qtd. in Lawrence 10). From 1850 to 1973‚ the incarceration
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The cost of imprisoning an offender is high. With western regions like the US‚ UK and Australia experiencing consistent rising imprisonment rates and the limited availability of public resources‚ efficient use of prison and criminal justice resources is imperative (Marsh‚ Fox & Hedderman‚ 2009). A cost benefit analysis (CBA) of prisons essentially measures how effective and efficient certain criminal justice interventions are. Marsh et al. (2009‚ p. 146) states that this measurement is done by assessing
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Prof Robert Clay Section CJ526 “Mediation and Overcrowding” October 9‚ 2012 Too many juveniles go through the system and 14.7% re-offend. Mediation cuts repeat offenses in half. The recidivism rate for those who don’t attend mediation is 33% to 36%. So‚ mediation is better and it is proven. Even though mediation is proven effective‚ there still should not be so much overcrowding of the juvenile justice facilities. Mediation is
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to combat recidivism‚ homelessness‚ and joblessness. Case management is being used for arrestees‚ probationers‚ and parolees who need services such as batterer intervention‚ drug treatment‚ mental health treatment‚ or to provide help for mentally retarded offenders. This Research in Action examines different criminal justice case management models and critical issues regarding existing case management programs. The case management of offenders is most likely to be supervised by probation and parole
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