NCJ Number
2281
Date Published
1972
Length
112 pages
Annotation
TASK FORCE REPORT ABOUT CORRECTING THE OFFENDER AND HOW MARYLAND COULD DEVELOP A MORE EFFECTIVE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
Abstract
THE REPORT GIVES BACKGROUND AND DEFINITION OF THE PROBLEMS OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, ITS CONCEPT AND FUNCTIONAL ELMENTS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE UTLIZATION OF RESOURCES, ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS, AND EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROJECTS. THE TASK FORCE CONCLUDES WITH DATA ON THE PRESENT IMPACT OF COMMUNITY CENTERS ON THE PRESENT SYSTEM, FINANCES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS. THEY ALSO PROJECT A LONG TERM PLAN AND AN INDIVIDUAL CASE ANALYSIS.