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The topic being discussed: The role of alternative correction system is to punish the offender, protect the population from criminals and be able to rehabilitate the offender fully. Alternate corrections systems positively impact the management and administration of the jails, prisons among other correction centers. In the US currently, there are suggested alternative correction system than can be used they include; parole, rehab, job training and community service among others (Gottschalk, 2016). With this services, the people can reform entirely while still working efficiently for the community in the way they are designed to operate. In conclusion, with the use of alternative correction systems in the US, there is a better chance of the correction of achieving the objective of correction centers which is punished, protect and offer rehab facilities. Your above statements got me thinking about options to incarceration. There are a wide range of options available that could decrease overcrowding and still keep the community safe. These options can range from having the individual participate in any of the following programs: - Intensive Supervised Probation - Drug and Other Problem-Solving Courts - Community Service Programs - Home Detention - Electronic Monitoring - Day Reporting Centers Please answer this question that is in blue below with at least 150 words to respond to this discussion topic above. The response should include cited information if used and reference for the information to support your response. From the list above, which one (please select and discuss only one) option do you see as being used more in the future to impact overcrowding? Explain your selection. .

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The document discusses alternatives to incarceration for sex crime convictions in Los Angeles, including rehabilitation programs, restorative justice practices, and community-based solutions. It notes that while jail time has historically been the default punishment, there is growing recognition of the need for alternatives that address rehabilitation and public safety. Rehabilitation programs and restorative justice approaches have shown promise in reducing recidivism but face challenges in implementation including public stigma, inequitable access to resources, and the need for greater collaboration between stakeholders. The document concludes that a balanced approach combining punishment, support and rehabilitation is ideal.

Law enfercement & Alternative Sentence for drug offenders

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The document discusses alternative sentencing approaches for drug offenders as an alternative to incarceration. It describes how drug courts and diversion programs identify nonviolent drug offenders and provide treatment and rehabilitation services instead of prison time. If treatment is successfully completed, criminal charges are dropped. The document also discusses decriminalization and depenalization policies in other countries and how diversion at arrest and sentencing can help reduce prison overcrowding while addressing substance abuse issues.

Benefits and Challenges of Generating Community Participation

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Benefits and Challenges of Generating Community Participation Leonard A. Jason DePaul University This article conveys important and useful information that practitioners can apply in their day-to-day professional lives by including citizen– consumer– client participation in their work. Three collaborative action projects are described that yielded significant benefits both for local communities and broader policy. These interventions, which were on topics as diverse as tobacco use among youth, recidivism among substance abusers, and chronic fatigue syndrome, were greatly enhanced by the involvement of citizens. The case studies are presented in such a way that the reader has a sense of how, when, and in what ways the interventions were collaborative as well as what the outcomes have been vis-à-vis public policy. The article is intended to encourage professional psychologists to collaborate more fully with community groups in efforts to expand and improve behavioral health services and policies. Keywords: citizen participation, public policy, collaboration, community psychology You might ask why practitioners would be interested in activity involving community members in their work. With busy practices, multiple obligations, and an increasingly hectic work world, add- ing another set of responsibilities might seem to be burdensome and even counterproductive. Yet, it is very possible that our work could be immeasurably enriched by obtaining greater involvement from citizens– consumers– clients. In fact, such work might even make for more relevant assessments and interventions as well as better relationships and cooperation with community partners and local organizations. These types of rich collaborative efforts could even help bring added attention, publicity, and even public policy benefits. In fact, whether you are implementing individual-level interventions at the local level or larger-scale public health projects at the community or state level, you probably are going to be involved in making some decisions regarding behavioral health policies. In this article, some of the benefits and challenges of mobilizing citizen participation will be reviewed. Clearly, these collaborations have important implications for practitioners. For example, it is possible that bringing community members into our work might help us better prioritize the needs and interests of our clients and participants (Chataway, 2001). In addition, a relationship based on meaningful citizen involvement may be a critical factor for the sustainability of community efforts (Altman, 1995). In a sense, there are multiple worthy rationales for citizen participation, including its potential in sensitizing, prioritizing, and sustaining intervention and research efforts, and these collaborative efforts might also ultimately help us even influence public policy. But before dealing with these very practical matters, let me first de- scribe some basic terms that involve the co ...

Chapter4

Rappahannock Community College

The document discusses the history and development of probation and intermediate sanctions as alternatives to incarceration. It explores John Augustus' pioneering role in establishing probation in 1841 and how the goals and methods of probation have evolved over time. The document also examines different types of intermediate sanctions like fines, community service, and electronic monitoring and discusses challenges in selecting appropriate offenders and making these sanctions effective.

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Management Concerns Of Corrections For Special Populations...

Erin Torres

The document discusses the services provided by the Montford Unit, which treats both criminal offenders and general patients with medical or psychiatric issues. The Montford Unit has 550 psychiatric beds, a 48 bed general medical unit, gardens for a food bank, stables, and facilities on 120 acres of land. It provides services like art, music, occupational, and recreational therapy to patients. Reintegration with family and social support are important for individuals' recovery after being treated at a mental health facility like the Montford Unit.

Running head TEXT ANALYSIS .docx

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This document discusses text analysis and its value in establishing structured data from unstructured text. It notes that text analysis aims to organize unorganized data and documents to make them more easily managed and interpreted. The document outlines some challenges of text analysis, including a lack of good analysis methods and a lack of skilled personnel. It also discusses some key aspects of text analysis, such as parsing meanings of words, search and retrieval, and text mining.

16Policy ReviewErika TallentSOCW 636

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1 6 Policy Review Erika Tallent SOCW 6361 Issue Statement When people are released from prison, they face an environment that is difficult to navigate, designed to keep them from becoming useful members of their communities. Most ex-offenders are arrested again within three years of their release, with a majority of 77 percent of instances occurring within five years. As the nation's prison population approaches 2 million inmates, recidivism is becoming an issue for both convicts' families and society (Bhandari, 2019). This explains why social reintegration is one of the biggest social problems in the United States. Re-incarceration and unsuccessful re-entry have a devastating impact on communities, families, and individuals. Ex-offenders and those recently released from prison are the most vulnerable populations to this social problem. It is vital to have a thorough grasp of the science of offender reintegration since efficient reintegration of offenders is crucial to crime reduction. The need for change After being released from prison, offenders are pushed into a new environment that is very different from their previous one, and many struggle to adapt. Aside from that, due to the dynamic and the always-changing environment, ex-offenders who have spent considerable time in prison are liberated into an environment vastly different from their prior surroundings. This is a serious impediment to criminals' reintegration back into society. Furthermore, re-entry into the workforce is a significant challenge to overcome for persons who have served time in jail. Previously imprisoned individuals have difficulties getting and maintaining employment after being released from prison due to employers' apprehension about hiring people with criminal histories (Weber, 2021). Many offenders have no formal education or work experience, making it strenuous to obtain gainful employment. According to studies, about 60% of criminals and ex-offenders are high school dropouts. In the aftermath of their imprisonment and engagement with the criminal justice system, many ex-inmates are perceived unproductive and risky by former employers and members of their old professional networks, assuming they ever had one. When ex-convicts combine a restricted professional network with a glaring gap in their resume, it may be very difficult for them to get an interview with a potential employer. An estimated 70 percent of previously jailed males have a history of drug misuse, and a large number of them suffer from physical and mental health problems (Petrich et al., 2022). As a result, employers may not consider them "work-ready," so restricting their employability. The prospect of being sued for damages resulting from "negligent hiring" is a source of anxiety for many firms. Given the possibility that a firm could be held responsible for exposing the employees to a potentially harmful individual, many companies are wary of hiring someone who has a criminal ...

This document discusses a dissertation topic on the efficacy of offender reentry programs in reducing recidivism in the United States. It notes high recidivism rates and criticisms of current reentry programs and measures of their effectiveness. The topic aims to identify the most effective reentry programs and evaluate them based on the goal of reducing recidivism. It also discusses the relationship between reentry programs and principles of public policy and administration.

BCJ 2002, Theory and Practices of Corrections 1 Cour.docx

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BCJ 2002, Theory and Practices of Corrections 1 Course Learning Outcomes for Unit II Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Define terms related to corrections. 1.1 Define terms related to sentencing and diversion. 2. Assess the purpose, implementations, and effectiveness of corrections. 2.1 Identify the seven goals of criminal sentencing. 2.2 Examine the concept of diversion. 2.3 Analyze the concept of probation and the job of the probation officer. 8. Appraise the legal rights of inmates and the use of capital punishment. 8.1 Discuss various landmark cases referenced in the book and how they apply to the current correctional system. 8.2 Match various landmark cases to their outcomes. Unit Lesson The general public has an expectation that those people that cannot conform to the basic rules and law of society be punished for their lack of regard for the law. The concept of punishment versus reform is one that has been constantly debated for hundreds of years. In this unit, we discuss the goals of sentencing as they relate to punishment. There are seven goals of punishment that you need to understand in this unit. They are as follows:  revenge,  retribution,  just deserts,  deterrence,  incapacitation,  rehabilitation or reformation, and  restoration. There are also five sentencing options available to the offender:  fines and other monetary sanctions,  probation,  intermediate sanctions,  incarceration, and  death penalty. One question we need to ask ourselves is, “do the five sentencing options fit into the seven goals of punishment?” The death penalty does provide revenge, but does it Reading Assignment Chapter 3: Sentencing: To Punish or to Reform? Chapter 4: Diversion and Probation: How Most Offenders are Punished Learning Activities (Non-Graded) See information below. Key Terms 1. Absconding 2. Conditional diversion 3. Correctional econometrics 4. Determinate sentencing 5. Diversion 6. Equity 7. Just deserts 8. Mandatory sentencing 9. Restorative justice 10. Revocation hearing 11. Social debt 12. Unconditional diversion UNIT II STUDY GUIDE Sentencing, Diversion, and Sanctions BCJ 2002, Theory and Practices of Corrections 2 provide deterrence? Most would say that it does not provide any deterrence at all. People are still committing crimes that justify the use of the death penalty in every state in the country. When we look further into criminal activity like sex crimes, or more specifically Internet sting operations where law enforcement makes contact with individuals seeking to engage in sexual acts with minors, we see that the threat of incarceration and years of probation have no effect on the goals of deterrence or reform. The shame associated with being displayed on the television show “To Catch a Predator” would seem to provide some sort ...

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The corrections system has evolved from its emphasis on punishment under penology to focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders back into society. It aims to protect the public, punish criminal behavior, and reform offenders. Congress passed laws in the 1920s-1930s limiting the sales of prison-made goods, forcing prisons to find new ways to operate. The rehabilitative era emphasized treatment programs and preparing inmates for release, influenced by the medical model of viewing criminals as "sick" and needing treatment. Current goals of corrections include punishment, rehabilitation, incapacitation of offenders, deterrence of crime, and restoration of the victim and community.

Running head JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMS1JUVENILE JUSTICE RE.docx

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Running head: JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMS 1 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMS 9 The Juvenile System Reforms Stephanie Rincon Professor: Captain W. Michael Koval Criminal Justice Capstone February 7, 2018 Introduction A criminal activity committed by an adult is normally considered as a crime and is punishable by law but when the same crime is committed by a child, it is not considered a crime but a juvenile delinquency. The American juvenile system has been focusing on a rehabilitation model which means that the primary goal entails rehabilitating the offenders as opposed to punishing them (Goswami & Mehra, 2014). However, it is imperative to point out that the United States is slowly shifting from the rehabilitation model and getting utterly tougher on the juveniles. This has seen rising opposition and support in equal measure. Individuals opposing shifting from the rehabilitation model view children or adolescents as persons who needs assistance and hence should not be subjected to destructive punishments. On the other hand, individuals in support of the shift argue that children and adolescents are more likely to commit heinous crimes such as murder when they know they can easily get free after committing a crime. The following section evaluates whether juvenile justice systems should shift from the rehabilitation model as a deterrence to juvenile delinquency. Discussion In more than a century ago, a separate juvenile system was established in the U.S. with the aim of diverting young offenders from the destructive punishments in the criminal courts so as to encourage the much needed rehabilitation (Leve & Chamberlain, 2005). This system was to focus on a child as a person in need of assistance. Actually, the proceedings were informal where discretion was left to the judge handling the case. It is imperative to point out that the judge was supposed to act in the best interests of the child but an offender was denied procedural safeguards such as right to a jury, right to an attorney and right to confront an accuser among others (Maschi, Hatcher, Schwalbe & Rosato, 2008). Further, the proceedings were supposed to be confidential so as not to interfere with a child’s ability to reintegrate into the society. After the establishment of the separate system, there was a rising tension between social welfare and social control. This means that focus on the best interests of the offenders as opposed to focus on punishments and protecting the society from certain offenses. Various occurrences followed such as increasing violent crime in the 1980s which called for reforms in dealing with serious offenses and concern for public safety (Huizinga, Schumann, Ehret & Elliott, 2003). 17 states redefined purpose of the Juvenile courts to emphasize public safety and offender accountability. In the U.S., 51 states and District of Columbia have different juvenile justice systems. In majority of the states, there are legal reforms and policy changes that focus on mor ...

FOSTER, CEDRIC 1692TS.docx

shericehewat

F O S T E R , C E D R I C 1 6 9 2 T S 1 Corrections in the Community. © 2011, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. C h a p t e r 1 It is hard to identify the benefits inmates gain from prison, but the harm done there is readily seen. If you want to increase the crime problem, incite men to greater evil, and intensify criminal inclinations and proclivities, then lock violators up in prison for long periods, reduce their outside contacts, stigmatize them and block their lawful employment when released, all the while setting them at tutelage under the direction of more skilled and predatory criminals. I know of no better way to gain your ends than these. —Harry E. Allen Crime is everywhere, in all nations great and small and, in this nation. In the United States, crime is a violation of criminal statutes passed by elected repre- sentatives. These statutes are enforced by a variety of social control agencies, including law enforcement, prosecution, court, and postadjudication compo- nents (e.g., prisons, probation, and parole). These varied agencies and actions, along with their philosophical bases and objectives, are usually called the “criminal justice system.” No one imposed this specific set of agencies on the nation. We invented them ourselves and, if there is something amiss with an agency or mission, it can be changed. One fact about the American criminal justice system is that it The Criminal Justice System corrections community corrections criminal justice system incarceration intermediate sanctions parole prison probation Key terms F O S T E R , C E D R I C 1 6 9 2 T S C h a p t e r 1 : the Criminal Justice system2 is rapidly evolving and changing as a result of the volume of crime, emerg- ing national priorities, available funding, and changing political ideologies. Behaviors deemed particularly heinous in one epoch may become regulated, if not accepted, behavior in another. For example, the “Great Experiment” of prohibition attempted to protect our national character and youth, increase productivity, lessen collateral problems of idleness, and improve the moral fiber of those using alcohol. It was later abandoned as a national crusade; earlier twentieth century law enforcement efforts instead lapsed into strate- gies to regulate alcohol as a controlled substance, concerned only in large part with keeping alcohol out of the hands of youthful consumers and col- lecting taxes. One component of the criminal justice system is corrections, defined earlier as “postadjudication processing of convicted criminal offenders.” This definition, if it were ever adequate, probably best fits the correctional scene of the early twentieth century, when the major sentencing options available to sentencing courts were committing the offender to prison or granting probation. In fact, the study of postadjudication processing of criminal law offenders was, until about 1969, commonly referred to a ...

Running head ISSUES AND TRENDS1ISSUES AND TRENDS8ISUE.docx

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Running head: ISSUES AND TRENDS 1 ISSUES AND TRENDS 8 ISUES AND TRENDS 7 ISSUES AND TRENDS Andrea Dixon Saint Leo University Abstract The criminal justice system is the set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws. There is no single criminal justice system in the United States however similar, individual systems. How the criminal justice system works in each area depends on the jurisdiction in charge be that of city, state, county, federal or tribal government or military installation. Various jurisdictions have different laws, agencies, and ways of managing criminal justice processes. In the criminal justice system there are corrections institutions which are housing facilities for those individuals who have violated the law (The Criminal Justice System, 2015). Currently, there is a great deal of money being spent in the United States on those who are incarcerated. For example, over 2.3 million Americans which is about one percent of the population are incarcerated, the cost is about twenty three thousand dollars per year to house and feed each prisoner (Muraskin, 2010). In addition, the criminal justice system is faced with a plethora of issues in terms of punishments imposed, deterrence and in the correctional institutions, issues that involve the care and treatment of offenders. In this paper I will discuss punishment, forecasted issues and trends and whether or not there is a danger to the community. The government has spent millions of dollars in attempting to find ways to deter crime. They have implemented various programs both educational and community –based. I believe that the concept is to reduce recidivism, deter crime and at the same time prepare offenders while incarcerated, to return to society and become productive members. In American prisons the two most widely used modes of treatment are education and work programs. The occurrence of these programs reflects the permanent belief that educational, work skills and good habits learned in acquiring such skills plays an integral role for offenders securing employment and becoming productive citizens. Although the results are not clear, the existing research generally suggests that the programs do have an impact in reducing post release recidivism, especially when targeted particularly at inmates who possess low skills and when part of a broader strategy –a multi-model approach which is behavior therapy in psychotherapy to rehabilitating offenders (Rehabilitation- Corrections in The United States, 2015). I think that there are some people in society who would argue that spending millions on criminals is a waste of taxpayers’ dollars because they are a lost cause. I would have to disagree because they have to start somewhere. Sadly, for some the starting point is while incarcerated. I believe that by acquiring an education coupled with learning skills and participa.

Forensic occupational therapy.pdf

NithyaSekar12

Occupational therapy in forensic settings aims to assess individuals' abilities following deprivation of freedoms and train them for independent living. Occupational therapists provide career counseling and self-esteem development to help offenders reintegrate into society after incarceration. Forensic settings include jails, prisons, forensic hospitals, and community reentry centers, with varying security levels and rehabilitation opportunities. Occupational therapy focuses on reducing deprivation and increasing skills through meaningful occupations to prevent recidivism.

Correctional Program ShowcaseSubmitted BY Intensive moti.docx

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Correctional Program Showcase Submitted BY Intensive motivational program of alternative correctional treatment (IMPACT) IMPACT- Two phase program Mission: to engage and rehabilitate the offenders with sentence of seven years Goals: To engage the offenders into correction program for their betterment To help the offenders to live a life with worth with out committing a crime. Intensive motivational program of alternative correctional treatment (IMPACT) is a program that is based on the two phases, it is continuation shock incarcerations that initially started in the 1987. The mission of the program is to engage the offenders who are sentenced for 7 years into correctional program. Goals of the program is to engage the offender voluntarily in the two phase program and they can quite if they are not willing to continue the program. The offenders ahs to pass through the phases and complete the instructions of the drill instructors. The target population is based on the offender who do not mix in to normal general population. IMPACT is among the top three programs of the state to correct and rehabilitate the offenders (Mackenzie & Shaw, 2006). 2 Intensive motivational program of alternative correctional treatment (IMPACT) Population : Offenders with sentence of seven years Effectiveness: Increased the prosocial behavior in offenders Decreased the aggression and anxiety Improvements have been seen in the offenders that lead them towards rehabilitation. The program is effective for the offenders by send in to the offenders into military boot camps. Offenders who were engage in the IMPACT program were reported as having the high prosocial behaviors anxiety and aggression have been lowered in the offenders who have completed the program. Offender with change are promoted to the next phase of rehabilitation (Mackenzie & Shaw, 2006). It was designed because authorities are aware of that emotional instability is a main reason behind the offenses. Thus this program helped to provide emotional stability and also help in rehabilitation process. 3 Reentry Program Reentry program is basically developed as a correctional program which is covering different aspects. Educational paradigm Health sector Rehabilitation sector Job skills and Employment Readiness program Reentry programs is an effort made by the Louisiana corrections. The mission of the program is to provide the services regarding education, job and employment skills, substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services are offered by the programs to education the offenders and help them rehabilitate in the society. Reentry program was designed to motivate those offenders who came again after relapse of drugs or crime. This program focus on all areas of life of offenders because it not only provided basic education but also provide job skills to make them productive member of society. Some profit and not for profit organizations help to design and to make it effective by financ.

Developing A Strategy Of Action

Thomas Müller

This document discusses developing an effective strategy of action for human rights organizations. It recommends that organizations begin by specializing in specific human rights issues rather than trying to address all issues broadly. This allows organizations to focus their resources and handle cases more efficiently. The document also advises setting clear, measurable objectives and focusing on systemic change, such as amendments to laws or policies, rather than just assisting individual victims. Achieving objectives helps demonstrate the value of the organization's work and builds credibility with supporters, sponsors, and authorities.

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