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| NCJ Number:
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NCJ 100010
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| Title:
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Probation at a Crossroads - Innovative Programs in Massachusetts
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| Corporate Author:
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Massachusetts Council for Public Justice, Inc
United States
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| Sponsoring Agency:
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| Sale:
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National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States
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| Publication Date:
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1985 |
| Pages:
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95 |
| Type:
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Surveys |
| Origin:
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United States |
| Language:
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English |
| Annotation:
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This study examines innovative probation programs in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on programs for high-risk offenders, and offers recommendations in the areas of a mission statement, policy direction, program evaluation, recordkeeping, intensive probation, presentence reports, and public education. |
| Abstract:
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The study reviewed probation in general and innovative programs in particular through a literature review and a national survey of selected probation practitioners. Information on Massachusetts' programs was obtained from State and local probation officials, meetings to determine how various criminal justice practitioners view probation in Massachusetts, and onsite observations. The analysis of Massachusetts' innovative probation programs indicates that most have been developed for a particular court or local jurisdiction, with the possible exception of intensive probation, which is practiced statewide. Intensive probation, addressing the special problems of high-risk offenders, is examined in detail. Recommendations based on study findings include (1) development of a focused probation mission statement, (2) evaluation of traditional and innovative probation programs prior to statewide expansion, and (3) use of the full range of nonpenal sanctions for all offender classes. Further research is also recommended. 39-item bibliography. |
| Main Term(s):
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Probation or parole services |
| Index Term(s):
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Records management ; Evaluative research ; Presentence studies ; Intensive probation ; Massachusetts |
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