An Examination of the Impact of Criminological Theory on Community Corrections Practice.

The article ,focuses on examination of the impact of criminological theories on the community corrections practice. It mentions review of the evaluation research on deterrence-oriented community-based sanctions that does not support the notion that increased surveillance and control reduces recidivi...

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Published in:Federal Probation Vol. 80; no. 3; pp. 15 - 26
Main Authors: Byrne, James, Hummer, Don
Format: Article
Published: Superintendent of Documents Dec2016
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          University of Massachusetts Lowell
          Penn State Harrisburg
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        Criminological theory
        Criminal justice system
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        Recidivism
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          Provincial correctional services
          Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
      ab: The article ,focuses on examination of the impact of criminological theories on the community corrections practice. It mentions review of the evaluation research on deterrence-oriented community-based sanctions that does not support the notion that increased surveillance and control reduces recidivism. It also highlights theoretical assumptions that reflect biological criminology and community corrections practice.
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