CRMN 1000U Study Guide - Final Guide: Prison Officer, Sentenced, Age Of Enlightenment
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Offenders supervised in the community: alternatives sanctions and conditional release. Portion of sentence to be served in community soft on criminals . 1987: canadian sentencing commission: eliminate parole (not implemented) [with] few and isolated exceptions the rehabilitative efforts that have been reported so far have had no appreciable effect on recidivism. (martinson, 1974:25 in goff, 344) Contrary to my previous position, some treatment programs do have an appreciable effect on recidivism some programs are indeed beneficial. New evidence from our current study leads me to reject my original conclusion (martinson, 1979: 244, 252 in. A sentence that allows a convicted offender to serve his or her sentence in the community, subject to certain conditions for a designated time period. (goff, 458) Some offenders not dangerous or threat to society. Most frequent of all community based punishments. Reporting to a probation officer (as required) Keeping authorities informed about changes of residence.