A Review of Innovative State Criminal Justice Programs (Innovations)

摘要

Several new, successful state programs designed to reduce crime are summarized. Each state corrections agency was surveyed by mail. The survey, as well as other data sources, form the basis of this review. Topics discussed include prison industries, sentencing, improved apprehension of criminals, and different aspects of criminal justice. The purpose of the innovation, specific activities or operations, evaluation and performance, similar programs in other states, limitations to transfer, costs and sources of funding, and person for contact, are covered for the following programs: Minnesota Community Corrections Act, New Mexico State Crime Stoppers Program, California Uniform Determinate Sentencing Act, Oregon Pretrial Release Program, Minnesota Free Venture Program, Kentucky Pretrial Services Agency, Georgia Restitution and Diversion Centers, and North Carolina Pre-Release and Aftercare Program. Other innovative programs which are discussed more briefly include Utah's coordinated sentencing and parole release guidelines, Illinois' canine unit, Texas' apprenticeship and training program, Michigan's parole supervision project and mutual objectives probation, Florida's utilization of inmates on contract construction, and interagency work programs.