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BURLINGTON (VT) - PROTOTYPE FOR A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER

NCJ Number
40673
Author(s)
K STONEMAN
Date Published
1971
Length
43 pages
Annotation
PRESENTATION OF A PROGRAM MODEL FOR A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, BASED ON THE PARTICULAR NEEDS AND CAPABILITIES OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Abstract
THIS AREA HAS A WIDESPREAD VARIETY OF SERVICES AND BROAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLACEMENTS, BUT THE PROTOTYPE CAN BE EASILY ADAPTED FOR OTHER AREAS WITH FEWER RESOURCES BY SUCH METHODS AS INCREASING CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. DESCRIBED IS THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS IN VERMONT ARE COMMENTED ON. THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS OF THE MODEL ARE EXPLAINED: OFFENDER POPULATION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND PROGRAMS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...KAP