References: Echie K. (2012) The Roles And Duties Of The Parole Or Probation Officer In The Criminal Justice Field Library index webpage. (2012). Sentencing alternative sentencing. Retrieved from http://www.libraryindex.com/pages/2553/Sentencing-ALTERNATIVE- Westmarland‚ N. (2009). Women and the Criminal Justice System
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to local level. This responsibility is for overseeing people convicted of certain felony crimes. The legislation that was approved will transfer control of thousands of less-serious felony offenders to county control. Many will be on supervised probation or parole which before this legislation would have been eligible for state prison. One of the reasons that AB 109 was put into place was a lawsuit Plata vs. Schwarzenegger. The result of this court preceding was that California Department of Corrections
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a better understand of sentencing. There are various forms of sentencing that are used in the criminal justice system and each has its’ own rationale. These include but are not limited to the death penalty‚ incarceration‚ suspended sentence‚ probation‚ and restitution. The death penalty must be requested by the prosecutor and in some rare cases the defense. The death penalty can also be recommended by a jury‚ however only specific crimes are eligible for the death penalty. Most states require
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Based on a study conducted by Easter‚ Pollock‚ Pope‚ Smith & Wisdom (2013)‚ a survey was administered to respondents addressing the following areas; barriers to accommodating services to the direct population (adults with mental illness)‚ availability of services in the field of mental health within the criminal justice system‚ and the significant challenges faced upon reentry (p.445). Research findings illustrate that the target problem areas to reinforce for policy reform are better coordination
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Helping place individuals into jobs is not the solution to reducing recidivism or developing the local workforce. To reduce criminal behavior and recidivism‚ services providers and correction agencies must address individuals’ antisocial attitudes and beliefs associated with crime‚ which and impact and individuals ability to succeed in the workplace (citation). As for individuals being served‚ they must be motivated to change and posses a desire to live a more “pro-social lives” (citation)‚ which
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Cost of Incarceration Michael Horn Faulkner University Courts MJA 5360 Dr. Monica E. Jayroe April 17‚ 2013 Abstract The rising cost of overcrowded corrections and potential solutions are discussed. Alternatives to incarcerations such as probation‚ house arrest and fines are just a few of the topics explored. Understanding the problems with the system will help to alleviate the cost along with the correct level of justice associated with crime. A State has a limited amount of funds
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CHAPTER 5 INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS: BETWEEN PROBATION AND INCARCERATION Chapter Objectives 1. Define intermediate sanctions and describe their purpose. 2. Define net widening. 3. Describe how intensive supervision probation works. 4. Explain what drug courts are. 5. Explain how day fines differ from traditional fines. 6. Describe what a sentence to community service entails. 7. Explain what day reporting centers are. 8. Describe how remote-location monitoring works. 9. Explain what residential
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offenders has been a reoccurring setback in society. With the United States having recidivism rates upward of 69%‚ it is apparent that freed convicts are finding it hard readjusting and going back to their normal lives in society (Bureau of Justice Statistics‚ 2008). Retribution‚ incapacitation‚ deter‚ and rehabilitate offenders‚ are all characteristics of the purpose of prison‚ but much of the research on recidivism rates criticize the idea that “prison works” (Dhami‚ 2006). However‚ with offenders
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. Prison overcrowding has been a continuous problem within our prison system‚ and a solution has yet to be assured. The amount of prisoners incarcerated behind bars has to be reduced and these changes will affect sentencing‚ and ultimately our society. Overcrowding at federal prisons is seriously jeopardizing the safety and security of guards and inmates. The ratio of guards to inmates is at about ten to one‚ and this is a major security risk for the correctional officers. Meanwhile‚ inmates are
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Should the juvenile justice system should focus on rehabilitation By: CJS/240 January 17‚ 2011 University Of Phoenix There has been much of a debate over whether or not punishment or rehabilitation should be the prime focus of the juvenile justice system. In the past‚ the focus has gone from punishment to rehabilitation and back again. This swing seems to occur based more on the community ’s response to juvenile delinquents rather than on how well either one of
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