Community corrections.

2015 ◽  
pp. 437-449
Author(s):  
Erin Crites ◽  
Courtney Porter ◽  
Faye S. Taxman
Keyword(s):  
Community Corrections

“The Problem’s Too Big for Us”: The Promises and Perils of Community-Corrections Partnerships

Corrections ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Susan Dewey ◽  
Robin Barry ◽  
Jennifer Hankel ◽  
Theresa Anasti ◽  
Susan Lockwood-Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Corrections

scholarly journals Predicting support for community corrections: Crime type and severity, and offender, observer, and victim characteristics

2021 ◽  
pp. 146247452198980
Author(s):  
Inna Levy ◽  
Keren Cohen-Louck ◽  
Sergio Herzog
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Community Corrections ◽  
Community Correction ◽  
Crime Severity ◽  
Crime Type ◽  
Crime Scenarios

The aim of the current research was to examine the contribution of crime type and severity as well as offender, observer, and victim characteristics to prediction of perception of community correction (CC) as an appropriate punishment. We conducted a telephone survey among Israeli citizens. A random and representative sample of 573 respondents, aged 20 to 74, evaluated the seriousness of crime scenarios and the appropriateness of CC for each scenario. In different versions of crime scenarios, we manipulated offence type as well as offender and victim characteristics. The results of a logistic regression indicate that perceived lower crime severity, a crime that is not murder, older offender age, and being a secular observer are related with an increased likelihood of supporting community corrections. The discussion addresses these findings in the context of punitive goals (e.g., revenge, retribution), public perception of offender dangerousness, and social identity theory.

Enhancing probation practice and safety with smartphone applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darius Fagan
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Community Corrections ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Department Of Corrections ◽  
Day To Day Operations

As technology continues to improve and become more intertwined with our everyday activities, more and more opportunities present themselves for using technology to enhance the work that we do. This article outlines the introduction of Samsung smartphones to a large number of the Department of Corrections’ workforce, as well as giving details on two applications that are being used to improve the day-to-day operations and safety of our community corrections staff in New Zealand. In early 2014, The New Zealand Department of Corrections rolled out Samsung smartphones to over 3000 staff, to aid them with their day-to-day work operations. The idea behind providing staff with smartphones was to allow staff to use their work email and calendar on-the-go, as well as to access the internet when out of the office. The introduction of smartphones represented a marked leap forward in staff mobility and productivity.

scholarly journals Role Conflict in Community Corrections

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Troy J. Allard ◽  
Richard K. Wortley ◽  
Anna L. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Role Conflict ◽  
Community Corrections

An Examination of Changes in LSI-R Scores Over Time: Making the Case for Needs-Based Case Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 541-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda D. Schlager ◽  
Daniel Pacheco
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Community Corrections ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Change Scores ◽  
Risk Assessment Instrument ◽  
Over Time

The Level of Service Inventory—Revised (LSI-R) is an actuarially derived risk assessment instrument with a demonstrated reputation and record of supportive research. It has shown predictive validity on several offender populations. Although a significant literature has emerged on the validity and use of the LSI-R, no research has specifically examined change scores or the dynamics of reassessment and its importance with respect to case management. Flores, Lowenkamp, Holsinger, and Latessa and Lowenkamp and Bechtel, among others, specifically identify the importance and need to examine LSI-R reassessment scores. The present study uses a sample of parolees ( N = 179) from various community corrections programs that were administered the LSI-R at two different times. Results indicate that both mean composite and subcomponent LSI-R scores statistically significantly decreased between Time 1 and Time 2. The practical, theoretical, and policy implications of these results are discussed.

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