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2012
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Individuals at the state legislative level should look at this report for ideas on how to reduce corrections costs while maintaining public safety. Topics discussed include: key criminal justice policy reforms and legislation passed in 2011; sentenci... Read More
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2011
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Individuals at the state legislative level should look at this report for ideas on how to reduce corrections costs while maintaining public safety. Topics discussed include: key criminal justice policy reforms and legislation passed in 2010; sentenci... Read More
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2011
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“As we analyze the admittedly modest openings for reform regarding mass incarceration, we are presented with a classic case of whether the glass is half empty or half full.” The author presents the relevant facts in order for the reader to come to th... Read More
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2011
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Seven principles and related points regarding sentencing and corrections policymaking are presented. The intent of these principles “is to provide broad, balanced guidance to state lawmakers as they review and enact policies and make budgetary decis... Read More
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2011
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“This newsletter provides periodic updates on state sentencing and corrections legislation and budgets; highlights innovative policies and programs; and connects you with reports and news of upcoming NCSL [National Conference of State Legislatures] e... Read More
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2011
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Information regarding criminal case processing from arrest and booking to sentencing and corrections for the federal justice system is presented. “These statistical tables present the number of suspects arrested and booked by the U.S. Marshals Servic... Read More
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2011
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This database of significant sentencing and corrections legislation recently enacted by states can be searched by state, topic, keyword, year, or primary sponsor. Legislative topics include: budget and oversight; community supervision administration;... Read More
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2010
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Copies of presentation overheads are provided for: “Reducing America’s Correctional Populations: A Strategic Plan” by James Austin; “An Assessment of the Development and Outcomes of Determinate Sentencing [in Florida]” by William D. Bales, Thomas G. ... Read More
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2010
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Individuals at the state legislative level should look at this report for ideas on how to reduce corrections costs while maintaining public safety. Topics discussed include: key criminal justice policy reforms and legislation passed in 2009; mandator... Read More
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2010
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The issue of whether more severe punishment results in increased public safety is examined. This paper covers: the conceptualization of deterrence; certainty versus severity of punishment; the failure of more severe sentences to enhance public safety... Read More
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2009
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Strategies for simplifying New York State's sentencing process are explained. Eight parts follow an executive summary: criminal sentencing in New York State -- a historical overview; greater simplicity in sentencing; a measured approach to reforming... Read More
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2009
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Legislation at the state level impacting criminal justice policies and procedures is described. Laws are organized into the following areas: probation and parole policy; drug policy; racial disparity; sentencing; felony disenfranchisement; juvenile ... Read More
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2009
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The impact of indeterminate sentencing on the parole release process is discussed. Sections of this article include: abstract; introduction; unsuitable life sentences -- indeterminate sentences are sentences with discretionary parole release, Califo... Read More
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2009
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The perspectives of prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys regarding evidence-based sentencing and considerations regarding risk and needs assessments are discussed. Contents of this inaugural issue are: “Evidence-Based Sentencing: The Science o... Read More
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2009
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"This report challenges the supposition that all life sentences are necessary to keep the public safe, compared to a term of fewer years" (p. 3). Sections contained in this report are: introduction; growth in life sentences; individuals serving life... Read More
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2009
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The use of "earned time" to "reduce the costs of incarceration and help offenders succeed when they return to the community" is examined (p. 1) Topics discussed include: types of earned time -- most common are education participation and work; quant... Read More
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2009
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This document is essential reading for those interested in legislation at the state level related to sentencing policy and options, community supervision, facility administration and programming, and release and transition.... Read More
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2008
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Several changes in state sentencing policy during 2007 are reviewed. Sections comprising this report are: overview; oversight committees -- the most common development; sentencing reform; overcrowding; parole and reentry initiatives; juveniles; sexu... Read More
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2008
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The sentencing of juveniles to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole (LWOP) is examined. This report includes these sections: introduction and overview; countries' practices in imposing LWOP sentences; international law proh... Read More
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2008
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The use of the sentence of indeterminate detention for public protection (IPP) for adults and the sentence of detention for public protection (DPP) for youth is examined. Sections contained in this report include: background, key findings, and recom... Read More
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2008
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"Judge Wolff uses the example of Missouri's sentencing reforms to argue that states should adopt evidence-based sentencing, in which the effectiveness of different sentences and treatment programs are [sic] regularly evaluated" (p. 1389). This articl... Read More
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2008
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2007
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The reduction of recidivism by state judiciaries utilizing six principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) is explained. Seven sections follow an executive summary: introduction; current state sentencing policies and their consequences; drug courts ... Read More
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2000
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Intervention effectiveness can be improved by understanding how women respond to sanctions. This 6-hour course addressed sentencing practices in relation to female offenders through the following modules: why focus on women offenders?; the judicial r... Read More
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1997
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This monograph, an update of a similar 1984 paper, describes the directions needed in corrections as we enter the 21st century. The focus is on community corrections, especially intermediate sanctions, electronic monitoring, and intensive supervision... Read More
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1993
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This handbook offers the collective expertise and experience of those who participated in the State Justice Institute and National Institute of Corrections' cosponsored training and technical assistance program, the Intermediate Sanctions Project. Th... Read More
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1992
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An informal survey of corrections personnel in six states found that, in five states, credit for presentence time served is awarded by the county where the prisoner was held, either through the county clerk to the prison or to the sentencing judge. I... Read More
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1988
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Guidelines for program administration are presented in seven different areas: program goals and objectives, sentencing guidelines, risk management and insurance, statistics, case management, worksite management, and interprogram transfers.... Read More
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1985
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By analyzing current sentencing practices and dispositional guidelines for probation, prison, and parole caseloads and comparing these current practices with other well established correctional screening tools through statistical simulation analysis,... Read More
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