Intermittent Incarceration
Intermittent Incarceration
Origins, goals and effectiveness of alternatives to full-time incarceration. Discusses public support, costs, types (weekend or night jail-time, halfway houses), eligibility and the impact on recidivism.
2,475 words (
approx. 9.9 pages) |
26 sources |
1999
Paper Summary:
This research paper examines the origins and reasons for the use of intermittent incarceration of convicted criminals on probation in the United States and elsewhere, how and when it is used, the results gained from experience with it, other pros and cons and prospects for its future use.
From the Paper:
"INTERMITTENT INCARCERATION
This research paper examines the origins and reasons for the use of intermittent incarceration of convicted criminals on probation in the United States and elsewhere, how and when it is used, the results gained from experience with it, other pros and cons and prospects for its future use.
Origins and Rationale for the Use of Intermittent Incarceration
Morris & Tonry (1990) define intermittent incarceration as "a method of allowing the offender to serve an incarcerative sentence without having to disrupt his employment and family ties as does a longer single period of jail or prison" (p. 218). They say it is employed "for incapacitative purposes and training for conformity" (p. 178).
Intermittent incarceration in the form of halfway houses..."
Intermittent Incarceration (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Intermittent-Incarceration/14454
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