Alternatives to Prison


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An outline and critical appraisal of alternatives to custody, this book is written in response to escalating prison costs, severe overcrowding and rising recidivism rates. It assesses the validity of punishment in the community as a means of solving some of these problems.




Alternatives to Prison Sentences


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This report surveys and summarizes the literature on the use of alternative sanctions in 12 western countries with a particular focus on its effectiveness and efficiency.




Instead of Jail


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Handbook of Basic Principles and Promising Practices on Alternatives to Imprisonment


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Introduces the reader to the basic principles central to understanding alternatives to imprisonment as well as descriptions of promising practices implemented throughout the world. This handbook offers information about alternatives to imprisonment at various stages of the criminal justice process.







Alternatives to Imprisonment in Comparative Perspective


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This publication consists of two volumes. V.1 presents regional and case study reports; volume 2 presents a review of the literature and the International bibliography of alternatives to imprisonment, 1980-1989.




Alternatives to Incarceration


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Instead of Jail


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