wip`s manifesto - Women in Prison
... perpetrators. Over 50% of women in prison report having suffered domestic violence; 1 in 3 has experienced sexual abuse. If the objective is to reduce re-offending, prison does not work. Short sentences wreck lives. A few weeks inside can mean that a woman loses her children, her home, and her job. ...
... perpetrators. Over 50% of women in prison report having suffered domestic violence; 1 in 3 has experienced sexual abuse. If the objective is to reduce re-offending, prison does not work. Short sentences wreck lives. A few weeks inside can mean that a woman loses her children, her home, and her job. ...
Slide 1
... A safe and inclusive community, freed of crime and prisons. Our Mission We help people transition from prison, assist them in the community, stop them from re-offending and divert others from committing crime. Our Ethos “Create another chance” ...
... A safe and inclusive community, freed of crime and prisons. Our Mission We help people transition from prison, assist them in the community, stop them from re-offending and divert others from committing crime. Our Ethos “Create another chance” ...
Prison, Prisoners and the Bible
... Kings 24:15; 25:2-7; Jer 52:31-34). King Jehoahaz died in an Egyptian prison, and there is no trace of King Zedekiah after he was jailed in Babylon (2 Kings 25:2-7; jer 39:1-7; 52:3-11). But such cases were the exception rather than the rule. ...
... Kings 24:15; 25:2-7; Jer 52:31-34). King Jehoahaz died in an Egyptian prison, and there is no trace of King Zedekiah after he was jailed in Babylon (2 Kings 25:2-7; jer 39:1-7; 52:3-11). But such cases were the exception rather than the rule. ...
Just Say No to the War on Drugs
... and inexpensively without cruelty or punishment, and that the community can be restored, conflict resolved ...
... and inexpensively without cruelty or punishment, and that the community can be restored, conflict resolved ...
Health Impact Assessment Training
... Overarching Questions How would Treatment Instead of Prison (TIP) impact: 1 Number of slots for each intervention 2 Proportion of the general population incarcerated vs. in each alternative intervention 3 Number of people employed after each intervention 4 Number of people able to find housing afte ...
... Overarching Questions How would Treatment Instead of Prison (TIP) impact: 1 Number of slots for each intervention 2 Proportion of the general population incarcerated vs. in each alternative intervention 3 Number of people employed after each intervention 4 Number of people able to find housing afte ...
Trends in US Corrections
... Sources: Austin, J., Johnson, K. D., & Gregoriou, M. (2000). Juveniles in Adult Prisons and Jails: A National Assessment. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Assistance; Bureau of Justice Statistics Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear Series; Bureau of Justice Statistics Prisoner Series; Strom, K. J. ( ...
... Sources: Austin, J., Johnson, K. D., & Gregoriou, M. (2000). Juveniles in Adult Prisons and Jails: A National Assessment. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Assistance; Bureau of Justice Statistics Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear Series; Bureau of Justice Statistics Prisoner Series; Strom, K. J. ( ...
Hate Crime In Prison
... Gangs to Hate Hate motivated Behavior – Hate crimes – Hate Incidents (1st Amendment) – Often violent – Behavior that jeopardizes a person because of their group affiliation ...
... Gangs to Hate Hate motivated Behavior – Hate crimes – Hate Incidents (1st Amendment) – Often violent – Behavior that jeopardizes a person because of their group affiliation ...
Alternative Sentencing Proposals
... alternative sentencing works in both State and Federal Courts. The Aleph Institute is well respected for its contributions to innovative prison re-entry services and when the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, which guarantees freedom of religion in Federal Prisons was held to be inapplicabl ...
... alternative sentencing works in both State and Federal Courts. The Aleph Institute is well respected for its contributions to innovative prison re-entry services and when the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, which guarantees freedom of religion in Federal Prisons was held to be inapplicabl ...
Part 10 - Grays Harbor College
... B. Community Corrections Officers - state probation / parole officers - felony convictions (1) State probation - felony conviction - state prison time / sentence stayed - local time / placed on probation ...
... B. Community Corrections Officers - state probation / parole officers - felony convictions (1) State probation - felony conviction - state prison time / sentence stayed - local time / placed on probation ...
Is prison a real threat for environmental offenders?
... are used and whether they imply a real threat to violators. This study explored this question using evidence from a number of countries. In the EU, fines are generally more popular than prison sentences. In the UK for example, the vast majority of environmental offenses (84%) receive a fine, and les ...
... are used and whether they imply a real threat to violators. This study explored this question using evidence from a number of countries. In the EU, fines are generally more popular than prison sentences. In the UK for example, the vast majority of environmental offenses (84%) receive a fine, and les ...
CRIM 1651 Introduction to Corrections Syllabus
... COURSE AS VIEWED IN THE TOTAL CURRICULUM This course covers the portion of the criminal justice system from verdict to release from supervision. The course focuses on historical perspectives on corrections and penal institutions, evolution of sentencing structures, institutional policies and practic ...
... COURSE AS VIEWED IN THE TOTAL CURRICULUM This course covers the portion of the criminal justice system from verdict to release from supervision. The course focuses on historical perspectives on corrections and penal institutions, evolution of sentencing structures, institutional policies and practic ...
Mandatory minimum sentencing is unfair, ineffective, and expensive
... Justice Department study shows that America's prison building binge to accommodate long sentences has actually increased the likelihood that criminals will commit crimes after being released from prison17. Structured sentencing also abolished parole, removing incentive for offenders to rehabilitate ...
... Justice Department study shows that America's prison building binge to accommodate long sentences has actually increased the likelihood that criminals will commit crimes after being released from prison17. Structured sentencing also abolished parole, removing incentive for offenders to rehabilitate ...
WI HIA on Alternatives to Prison
... How would Treatment Instead of Prison (TIP) change: 1 Number of slots for each intervention? 2 The proportion of the general population incarcerated vs. in each alternative intervention? 3 Number of people employed after each intervention? 4 Number of people able to find housing after each intervent ...
... How would Treatment Instead of Prison (TIP) change: 1 Number of slots for each intervention? 2 The proportion of the general population incarcerated vs. in each alternative intervention? 3 Number of people employed after each intervention? 4 Number of people able to find housing after each intervent ...
Gender & Criminal Justice
... Gender-based Discrimination in the CJS: –Under-developed idea when applied to gender –Most discrimination research in legal & CJS outcomes is focused on race/class ...
... Gender-based Discrimination in the CJS: –Under-developed idea when applied to gender –Most discrimination research in legal & CJS outcomes is focused on race/class ...
BridgeFoundation2009-Essay
... to be supplanted by a modified view of rehabilitation based on the “what works” principle. Many prison administrators recognized that ‘they have an obligation to the community to manage prisoners in such a manner as to reduce the likelihood ...
... to be supplanted by a modified view of rehabilitation based on the “what works” principle. Many prison administrators recognized that ‘they have an obligation to the community to manage prisoners in such a manner as to reduce the likelihood ...
therapeutic system for drug addicted prisoners in Poland
... Base of the therapeutic system for drug addicted prisoners 12 therapeutic units (capacity: from 24 do 50 places) Total number of places within the system: ...
... Base of the therapeutic system for drug addicted prisoners 12 therapeutic units (capacity: from 24 do 50 places) Total number of places within the system: ...
Test Review - ctaeir.org
... Money paid or services provided by a convicted offender to victims, their survivors, or the community to make up for the injury inflicted. 2 Types of Sentencing Indeterminate Sentencing: a fixed minimum and maximum term of incarceration, rather than a set period. Judges have more discretion with the ...
... Money paid or services provided by a convicted offender to victims, their survivors, or the community to make up for the injury inflicted. 2 Types of Sentencing Indeterminate Sentencing: a fixed minimum and maximum term of incarceration, rather than a set period. Judges have more discretion with the ...
address_by_the_minis.. - Irish Penal Reform Trust
... committing crimes. Gangland criminals are also an increasing feature of our modern prison population. While imprisonment should always be seen as a last resort, let us be clear, prisons are needed to protect the public. No society based on the rule of law can exist without them. It is the judiciary ...
... committing crimes. Gangland criminals are also an increasing feature of our modern prison population. While imprisonment should always be seen as a last resort, let us be clear, prisons are needed to protect the public. No society based on the rule of law can exist without them. It is the judiciary ...
An Overview of Sentencing in Canada
... The overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in Canadian corrections populations is very high. While Aboriginal people constitute 4% of Canada’s population, they represent approximately 20% of the federal inmate population. As a response to dissatisfaction with the way in which Aboriginal people expe ...
... The overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in Canadian corrections populations is very high. While Aboriginal people constitute 4% of Canada’s population, they represent approximately 20% of the federal inmate population. As a response to dissatisfaction with the way in which Aboriginal people expe ...
SB 966 (Mitchell) The RISE Act: Repeal Ineffective Sentencing
... high-interest loans. These funds could be better invested in programs and services that meet community needs and improve public safety, including community-based mental health and substance use treatment programs, job programs, and affordable housing. Governor Brown endorsed a measure for the 2016 b ...
... high-interest loans. These funds could be better invested in programs and services that meet community needs and improve public safety, including community-based mental health and substance use treatment programs, job programs, and affordable housing. Governor Brown endorsed a measure for the 2016 b ...
Providing Treatment and Avoiding Incarceration for
... Maryland, a report that clearly linked incarceration rates of nonviolent offenders with race. It was published widely and used to gain support for the campaign. Another key event was a presentation at the annual retreat of Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus at the invitation of its chair, Obbie Pat ...
... Maryland, a report that clearly linked incarceration rates of nonviolent offenders with race. It was published widely and used to gain support for the campaign. Another key event was a presentation at the annual retreat of Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus at the invitation of its chair, Obbie Pat ...
Presentación de PowerPoint - Organization of American States
... violating the rights of those who are innocent. • Key areas of concern regarding prisons: prison overcrowding, poor health services, lack of social reintegration programmes, information systems and strategic planning, inter-institutional communication, inspection mechanisms, economic and human resou ...
... violating the rights of those who are innocent. • Key areas of concern regarding prisons: prison overcrowding, poor health services, lack of social reintegration programmes, information systems and strategic planning, inter-institutional communication, inspection mechanisms, economic and human resou ...
Breaking the cycle: Reducing reoffending
... 13% of prisoners in England and Wales have never had a paid job Response: We want prisons in the UK to become places of meaningful work and training: • where many more prisoners work for up to 40 hours per week, and possibly beyond • where money deducted from prisoners earnings is used for reparatio ...
... 13% of prisoners in England and Wales have never had a paid job Response: We want prisons in the UK to become places of meaningful work and training: • where many more prisoners work for up to 40 hours per week, and possibly beyond • where money deducted from prisoners earnings is used for reparatio ...
(APHA) Annual Meeting San Diego, CA October 25
... substance abuse treatment Inmates are dying from preventable illnesses on average one per week which heightens fear amongst inmates Healthcare system ineffectively dealing with Those diagnosed with mental illness are mandated to take medications but do have mental health treatment to include counsel ...
... substance abuse treatment Inmates are dying from preventable illnesses on average one per week which heightens fear amongst inmates Healthcare system ineffectively dealing with Those diagnosed with mental illness are mandated to take medications but do have mental health treatment to include counsel ...