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Direct linkChampion, David R.; Harvey, Patrick J.; Schanz, Youngyol Yim – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2011
In this study the authors report on an investigation comparing the recidivism and other variables of two similar offender populations in a western Pennsylvania county. The two groups were comparable in offense type, size (N = 63 for each) and other variables such as sex, race and age range. One group represented offenders who received a sentence…
Descriptors: Law Enforcement, Recidivism, Counties, Comparative Analysis
Lomax, Denise, Comp.; Mills, Ronnie, Ed. – 1984
This volume of the "Publications of the National Institute of Justice" encompasses all documents published for distribution by the National Institute of Justice from 1978 to 1982. This comprehensive bibliography, which covers all the annual supplements since the last cumulative volume (1978), provides criminal justice professionals with…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime
Firland Correctional Center, Seattle, WA. – 1977
Results are reported of four community dialogues held in Seattle, Washington, involving members of the community, residents of the nearby Firlands Mini-Prison, and professionals working in various areas of legal and justice systems. The four dialogue sessions covered the following topics: (1) the correctional system as a reflection of social…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Community Relations
Download full textMelville, Keith, Ed. – 1986
This booklet, designed for use in secondary social studies classes and adult groups, explores the differing perspectives on the causes and prevention of violent crime. The problem, according to the first perspective, is that the sharp increase in crime is due to the absence of punishment. The most promising solution is to get tougher with all…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Correctional Institutions, Crime, Crime Prevention
Steilacoom Prisoners' Support House, WA. – 1975
The report evaluates a project to stimulate dialog between staff and inmates of a Federal penitentiary and members of a nearby community. The purpose was to bring prison and community people together to begin discussion of crime, punishment, rehabilitation, and recidivism in an atmosphere of informed, reflective thought. Nearly 500 people…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Community Relations
Colorado Children's Campaign, 2005
The Children's Budget is a comprehensive report on funding for children's services in Colorado. This report provides a six- year funding history for more than 50 programs funded with state, local, and federal dollars. The Colorado Children's Budget analyzes reductions in programs and services during the economic downturn. The data in the…
Descriptors: Health Insurance, Health Services, Children, Income
