Advice on the legislative and governance models under the Serious
... of those whose lives are dedicated to it, a degree of professional commitment and a breadth of knowledge, wisdom, common sense and decency rare in any sphere. Although many of those who we consulted knew that we had a duty to exercise independence of judgment and a critical rigour in our examination ...
... of those whose lives are dedicated to it, a degree of professional commitment and a breadth of knowledge, wisdom, common sense and decency rare in any sphere. Although many of those who we consulted knew that we had a duty to exercise independence of judgment and a critical rigour in our examination ...
Post-Sentence Supervision and Detention
... including allowing courts to impose indefinite sentences at the time of sentence. But allowing courts to extend detention beyond the expiration of a finite term involves a major change in legal philosophy, from punishing offenders for offences already committed to holding them in custody for offence ...
... including allowing courts to impose indefinite sentences at the time of sentence. But allowing courts to extend detention beyond the expiration of a finite term involves a major change in legal philosophy, from punishing offenders for offences already committed to holding them in custody for offence ...
rules of juvenile court procedure
... B. These rules establish uniform practice and procedure for courts exercising jurisdiction as provided in the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6301 et seq., and shall be construed to secure uniformity and simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and ...
... B. These rules establish uniform practice and procedure for courts exercising jurisdiction as provided in the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6301 et seq., and shall be construed to secure uniformity and simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and ...
Suspended Sentences Final Report Part 2
... The Council thanks the following people and organisations for their assistance in the provision of information and the preparation of this report: Australian Community Support Association, Corrective Services (Department of Justice [Vic.]), Court Services, Statistical Services Unit (Department of Ju ...
... The Council thanks the following people and organisations for their assistance in the provision of information and the preparation of this report: Australian Community Support Association, Corrective Services (Department of Justice [Vic.]), Court Services, Statistical Services Unit (Department of Ju ...
FY16 Judicial Branch Budget Request
... 2 - The Denver County Court functions as a municipal as well as a county court and is separate from the state court system. 3 - Created and maintained by local government but subject to Supreme Court rules and procedures. 4 – The Colorado Judicial Branch has no control over the ALJ (Administrative L ...
... 2 - The Denver County Court functions as a municipal as well as a county court and is separate from the state court system. 3 - Created and maintained by local government but subject to Supreme Court rules and procedures. 4 – The Colorado Judicial Branch has no control over the ALJ (Administrative L ...
PART I - Florida Courts
... (b) The Legislature intends that a juvenile found to have committed a delinquent act understands the consequences and the serious nature of such behavior. Therefore, the Legislature finds that secure detention is appropriate to provide punishment that discourages further delinquent behavior. The Leg ...
... (b) The Legislature intends that a juvenile found to have committed a delinquent act understands the consequences and the serious nature of such behavior. Therefore, the Legislature finds that secure detention is appropriate to provide punishment that discourages further delinquent behavior. The Leg ...
parental involvement practices of juvenile courts
... counseling, parent education, or other programs; • Use other “family-centered” approaches to case resolution; and • Use, in particularly egregious cases, criminal or civil sanctions against parents. We hoped that this project would produce useful data on how courts are using existing parental involv ...
... counseling, parent education, or other programs; • Use other “family-centered” approaches to case resolution; and • Use, in particularly egregious cases, criminal or civil sanctions against parents. We hoped that this project would produce useful data on how courts are using existing parental involv ...
juvenile transfer to criminal court study: final report
... Unlike what they reported about juvenile court, the youth perceived the criminal court to be formal and hurried with little opportunity for them to be heard. They thought that criminal court judges had little interest in them or their problems. Some youth failed to differentiate the roles and functi ...
... Unlike what they reported about juvenile court, the youth perceived the criminal court to be formal and hurried with little opportunity for them to be heard. They thought that criminal court judges had little interest in them or their problems. Some youth failed to differentiate the roles and functi ...
The Punishment of Other People`s Children
... disproportionately high rates (between the 1960’s and 1990’s), the tendency towards rehabilitation and treatment based programming lagged and more punitively focused and retributive ideals prevailed within the system.6 The shift in focus paralleled the shift in type of population that was being inca ...
... disproportionately high rates (between the 1960’s and 1990’s), the tendency towards rehabilitation and treatment based programming lagged and more punitively focused and retributive ideals prevailed within the system.6 The shift in focus paralleled the shift in type of population that was being inca ...
Guidance Manual for Monitoring Facilities Under the
... compliance monitoring report to OJJDP. The report provides compliance data and a detailed description of how the state is meeting the core requirements. The following four sections contain information on each of the core requirements. ...
... compliance monitoring report to OJJDP. The report provides compliance data and a detailed description of how the state is meeting the core requirements. The following four sections contain information on each of the core requirements. ...
Phasing out suspended Sentences Final Report No.6
... Consult with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, members of the judiciary, the legal profession, victims of crime and the wider community in relation to alternative sentencing options. ...
... Consult with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, members of the judiciary, the legal profession, victims of crime and the wider community in relation to alternative sentencing options. ...
vitae - University of Cincinnati
... 2010 – Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Effective Practices for Community Supervision (EPICS) Model in Ohio. Office of Criminal Justice Services, ($105,420). 2010 – Principal Investigator, Consulting, Training, Development, and Evaluation Services. Funded by the Ohio ...
... 2010 – Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Effective Practices for Community Supervision (EPICS) Model in Ohio. Office of Criminal Justice Services, ($105,420). 2010 – Principal Investigator, Consulting, Training, Development, and Evaluation Services. Funded by the Ohio ...
vitae - University of Cincinnati
... 2010 – Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Effective Practices for Community Supervision (EPICS) Model in Ohio. Office of Criminal Justice Services, ($105,420). 2010 – Principal Investigator, Consulting, Training, Development, and Evaluation Services. Funded by the Ohi ...
... 2010 – Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Effective Practices for Community Supervision (EPICS) Model in Ohio. Office of Criminal Justice Services, ($105,420). 2010 – Principal Investigator, Consulting, Training, Development, and Evaluation Services. Funded by the Ohi ...
Chapter Eight: Parole: Early Release and Reintegration
... of all parolees are rearrested within three years, typically within the first six months of release. Of the nearly 448,000 parolees discharged from supervision in 2002, 183,680 (41 percent) were returned to prison either because of a rule violation or new offense, up from 27,177 in 1980 and 131,502 ...
... of all parolees are rearrested within three years, typically within the first six months of release. Of the nearly 448,000 parolees discharged from supervision in 2002, 183,680 (41 percent) were returned to prison either because of a rule violation or new offense, up from 27,177 in 1980 and 131,502 ...
Conditioning the President`s Conditional Pardon Power
... only to the electorate and Congress (through impeachment), but also to his successors, who need not enforce any objectionable conditions. But, judges vigilantly should review two aspects of presidential conditional pardons. First, they should ensure that presidents have not exercised authority indir ...
... only to the electorate and Congress (through impeachment), but also to his successors, who need not enforce any objectionable conditions. But, judges vigilantly should review two aspects of presidential conditional pardons. First, they should ensure that presidents have not exercised authority indir ...
Evaluation of Milwaukee`s Judicial Oversight
... coordinated victim advocacy and services, including: a) contact by advocates as soon as possible after the domestic violence call, b) an individualized “safety plan” for the victim and children (if appropriate), and c) provision of needed services such as shelters, protection orders, and other assis ...
... coordinated victim advocacy and services, including: a) contact by advocates as soon as possible after the domestic violence call, b) an individualized “safety plan” for the victim and children (if appropriate), and c) provision of needed services such as shelters, protection orders, and other assis ...
Its effect on gangs - Helping Gang Youth
... justice system. Many are the children of drug addicts. Most were the subject of referrals to Child Protective Services. Many have parents who were in and out of prison. Most had poor attendance and poor performance in elementary school. Most moved frequently. Mental health problems were serious and ...
... justice system. Many are the children of drug addicts. Most were the subject of referrals to Child Protective Services. Many have parents who were in and out of prison. Most had poor attendance and poor performance in elementary school. Most moved frequently. Mental health problems were serious and ...
Best Interests Equals Zealous Advocacy: a Not So Radical View of
... like to thank the many wonderful attorneys I have met that zealously represent their childclients every day, often against tremendous obstacles. I would also like to thank my research assistants, Francisca Aguirre, University of Houston Law Center, Class of 2002 and Huong (Lily) Hoang-Dao, Universit ...
... like to thank the many wonderful attorneys I have met that zealously represent their childclients every day, often against tremendous obstacles. I would also like to thank my research assistants, Francisca Aguirre, University of Houston Law Center, Class of 2002 and Huong (Lily) Hoang-Dao, Universit ...
Actuarial risk assessment. The loss of recognition
... property crimes (e.g. theft, embezzlement and fraud) shall be sentenced to a maximum of 1 year and 6 months imprisonment.19 There are no mandatory fixed sentences and only minimum sentences for a few crime categories.20 A few general provisions in the Penal Code guide sentencing courts in choosing s ...
... property crimes (e.g. theft, embezzlement and fraud) shall be sentenced to a maximum of 1 year and 6 months imprisonment.19 There are no mandatory fixed sentences and only minimum sentences for a few crime categories.20 A few general provisions in the Penal Code guide sentencing courts in choosing s ...
McNeill, Fergus (2014) Punishment as rehabilitation. In
... problem for correctional rehabilitation, since it seeks to change the individual rather than simply to restrain, confine or otherwise punish him or her. That suggests a particular form of intrusion into the inner world, even the identity of the subject, in respect of which coercion raises particular ...
... problem for correctional rehabilitation, since it seeks to change the individual rather than simply to restrain, confine or otherwise punish him or her. That suggests a particular form of intrusion into the inner world, even the identity of the subject, in respect of which coercion raises particular ...
Dialogue on Strategies to Save States Money
... clients with a success rate of 71% for its general misdemeanor diversion programs. In 2008, diversion clients completed 17,313 hours of community service volunteer work and paid $38,576 in restitution to victims. A significant amount of the money saved is due to the Monitored Conditional Release (MC ...
... clients with a success rate of 71% for its general misdemeanor diversion programs. In 2008, diversion clients completed 17,313 hours of community service volunteer work and paid $38,576 in restitution to victims. A significant amount of the money saved is due to the Monitored Conditional Release (MC ...
Washington`s Juvenile Status Offense Laws
... 1. The term "status offense laws" derives from the fact that historically some of the laws have punished a child's status or condition rather than specific behavior. A former Washington statute, for example, defined as dependent a child "in danger of growing up to lead an idle, dissolute or immoral ...
... 1. The term "status offense laws" derives from the fact that historically some of the laws have punished a child's status or condition rather than specific behavior. A former Washington statute, for example, defined as dependent a child "in danger of growing up to lead an idle, dissolute or immoral ...
Learning Objectives - Texas Municipal Courts Education Center
... in which the defendant has been convicted previously of the same or a similar offense – i.e., recidivism. a. The gift that keeps on giving: Penal Code §12.46 states that a prior conviction can be used, inter alia, over and over again for enhancement of punishment for a subsequent offense. b. Disorde ...
... in which the defendant has been convicted previously of the same or a similar offense – i.e., recidivism. a. The gift that keeps on giving: Penal Code §12.46 states that a prior conviction can be used, inter alia, over and over again for enhancement of punishment for a subsequent offense. b. Disorde ...
the importance of volunteers - Texas Department of Criminal Justice
... and/or devoted interest in their field, volunteers have the ability to gain the attention and respect of offenders. Volunteers are key players in programs designed for rehabilitation and reentry of offenders into the community. The transition process seeks to produce offenders who are law-abiding ci ...
... and/or devoted interest in their field, volunteers have the ability to gain the attention and respect of offenders. Volunteers are key players in programs designed for rehabilitation and reentry of offenders into the community. The transition process seeks to produce offenders who are law-abiding ci ...