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Parole Services for the Mentally Retarded Offender

NCJ Number
118647
Journal
Justice Professional Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Dated: (Spring 1989) Pages: 111-119
Author(s)
C Smith; L Clark; C Reichare; M Nunnery
Date Published
1989
Length
9 pages
Annotation
In a time when prison systems are increasingly overcrowded, community based alternatives to incarceration are needed for the nonviolent offender.
Abstract
Of particular note is the use of specialized treatment and parole for nonviolent mentally retarded offenders. State correctional systems were surveyed to determine what specialized parole services are available for use with the mentally retarded offender. Results of this survey are presented along with recommendations. (Author abstract)

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