Corrections in the community

The assigned reading is “Corrections in the Community” by Edward J. Latessa and Paula Smith My choice for this assignment is Halfway houses. Currently known as Community Residential Centers Some chapters to consider for this assignment are: Chapters 2, 3, 5, 10, and 15. There may be others. Pick one type of intermediate sanction (probation, electronic home monitoring, day reporting, half way houses, etc.) and answer the following questions: 1. What are the goals of the intermediate sanctions you selected? What criminal justice goal (s) (deterrence, rehabilitation, etc.) does it full-fill? 2. What type of community corrections offenders does this sanction work best for? (i.e. certain type of offenders, high, medium, or low risks, gender, cultural groups, etc.). 3. What has been the overall evaluation findings of the sanction you selected? Is it beneficial, effective for offenders? Does it reduce recidivism? Does it increase public safety? 4. *Due April 15th 2018