Question

A philosophy of correctional treatment that embraces decentralization of authority, citizen participation, redefinition of the population for whom incarceration is most appropriate, and emphasizes rehabilitation through community programs is called _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Community corrections

Explanation:

Community corrections are penalties levied on incarcerated offenders or assessed adolescents that occur outside the jail or prison in a residential or community setting.Probation agencies and parole agencies typically run Community correction services.

A philosophy of correctional treatment that embraces decentralization of authority, citizen participation, redefinition of the population for whom incarceration is most appropriate, and emphasizes rehabilitation through community programs is called community corrections.

Community rehabilitation services supervise prisoners outside prison or jail and are conducted by law enforcement authorities or courts, a community correction seeks to treat behaviors that are directly related to why the offender got into trouble in the first place.

Answer 2

Answer:

Community corrections

Explanation:

A philosophy of correctional treatment that embraces decentralization of authority, citizen participation, redefinition of the population for whom incarceration is most appropriate, and emphasizes rehabilitation through community programs is called COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS.

Community corrections are sanctions imposed on convicted adults or adjudicated juveniles that occur in a residential or community setting outside of jail or prison. The sanctions are enforced by agencies or courts with legal authority over the adult or juvenile offenders.

Types of community based programs covered are probation, parole, work release, study release, furloughs, and halfway houses. Each program is discussed in terms of definition, history, purpose, administration, problems, cost effectiveness, and applicability to juvenile programs.