NCJ Number
95411
Date Published
1984
Length
29 pages
Annotation
These 19 profiles are examples of recent research and experimental projects designed to provide alternatives to traditional crime prevention approaches and the treatment of offenders in Canada.
Abstract
Many of the approaches are community based and seek to engage citizens' support and participation. The Programs Branch of the Ministry of the Solicitor General of Canada had a role in developing the programs, which also resulted from cooperation among all levels of government, social agencies, academics, volunteer groups, and private citizens. The projects include a program of wilderness experiences and cross-cultural exchanges for youths in a native population suffering from high rates of crime, unemployment, and drug and alcohol abuse among its youth; a volunteer program providing a community alternative to the processing of young people; a project to provide community-based sentencing for young people; a community mediation service; a workshop on victim services; and a study of police management information systems. Research projects on training and supervision of law enforcement and correctional personnel are also included.