NCJ Number
100106
Date Published
1981
Length
11 pages
Annotation
In a question-and-answer format, this booklet provides information on the community service sentence for sponsoring organizations in New Zealand.
Abstract
Topics covered include the goals and mechanisms for such sentences, offender-group matching, appropriate services to be performed by offenders, and supervision of offenders. The role of the probation department also is delineated, as are the procedures for cooperation between the department and sponsoring organizations. Guidelines also are provided for dealing with special problems such as recordkeeping, rule infractions, accidents, and expenses associated with provision of community service. Appendixes include a job description of the community service supervisor and notification and attendance forms.