CH 5 Alternatives to Corrections Flashcards
Diversions
- programs aimed to keep ppl from going down the CJS funnel
- aimed for kids and mental illness
- reduces costs and social stigmaization
Net Widening
- unexpected consequences of using Diversion Programs
- can be viewed not punitive enof
Intermediate Sanctions
- Fines
- probation
- community services
- halfway houses
- Electronic monitoring
Offender - Based Objectives
- punihsments aimed to control offender
system oriented objectives
reducing ppl in instutiions
also descreases costs
Conditional Sentences
less than 2 years in prison then u serve community
- more punitive than probation, probation is REHAB focused
Probation and what can be paired with it
- conditional discharge - mandatory
- suspended sentenc - mandatory
- intermittment - mandatory
- a sentc by itself - most common
- w a condtional sentc
- w a fine
Differences betwe Probation and Parole
Probation
- sentc of the court
- u spend in prison MAX 3 years
- breaking rules = MORE probation
Parole
- decision of parole baord
- u already spending time in prison u just applied for parole
- breaking rules u go back to prison
name the Probation Officer Responsibilities
Court Responsissbilites
- writing pre-setencing reports and offer suggestions to judge
- talking to crown if breach occurs
Investigatioons
- info gathers
- complete community assessments for parole board
Assessment Activities
- inform case management decisions
- finding programs fro offender rehab o whateveer
Case Management
- counselling clients
- monitoring and enforcing rules on client
Risk Principle
corrections can b successful if it matches the risk lvl of offender
Need Principle
corrections can be successful if it addresses the needs of the offender
Responsivity Needs
corrections shud match offender’s cognitive abilities
describe the effectiveness of Alternatives to confinement
- can be effective in reducing recidivism
- research shows conditional sentences more effective than imprisonment
- electronic monitoring effective for sex offenders
- probation more effective for offendes wiht stable metnal being, good relationships with others , employed and higher education
