Effectiveness of Community Corrections

Authors

Kendell L. Coker, University of New HavenFollow
Jeannie S. Brooks, private practice

Author URLs

Professor Coker's Faculty Profile

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

5-1-2012

Subject: LCSH

Community-based corrections, Criminals--Rehabilitation

Disciplines

Criminology and Criminal Justice | Psychology

Abstract

Currently, there appears to be a significant need for further scientific study of the effectiveness of various types of community offenders. Although issues regarding the provision of monitoring and supervision services in order to protect society as a whole are important, scientific evaluation of needed programs and how those services are administered is also imperative. Preventive services that could be delivered within the community as a diversionary strategy for adult offenders could prove to be promising.

Comments

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Repository Citation

Coker, Kendell L. and Brooks, Jeannie S., "Effectiveness of Community Corrections" (2012). Psychology Faculty Publications. 30.
https://digitalcommons.newhaven.edu/psychology-facpubs/30

Publisher Citation

Coker, K. L. & Brooks, J. (2012). Effectiveness of Community Corrections. In Barton-Bellessa, S.M., ed. Encyclopedia of Community Corrections, pp.129-135. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: SAGE Publications. ISBN: 978-1-4129-9083-7