Author Question: What are three justifications given for community corrections? Explore how they provide reasoning ... (Read 71 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

What are three justifications given for community corrections? Explore how they provide reasoning for the use and existence of community corrections in society today.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

During the community era of policing, the strategic goal was to:

a. enforce the law.
b. control crime.
c. improve the quality of life.
d. satisfy the needs of citizens and political bosses.

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

o Reintegration:

Most offenders, at some point, will return to the community.
Prepares the offender for a return to the community unmarred by further criminal behavior.

o Diversion:

Diverts those offenders who qualify away from prison and jail and toward a community-based intermediate sanction.
Allows for the scarce incarceration resources to be consumed by the most dangerous criminals.

o LowCost Alternative:

This occurs when there is a lack of available funds for use by the corrections system.
State budgets have come under strains, making it necessary to look for a means of lightening the load of corrections costs.

Answer to Question 2

c