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2012
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The State of Sentencing 2011: Developments in Policy and Practice
By Porter, Nicole D..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Individuals at the state legislative level should look at this report for ideas on how to reduce corrections costs while maintaining public safety. Topics discussed include: key criminal justice policy reforms and legislation passed in 2011; sentencing; probation and parole; collateral consequences; juvenile justice; and policy recommendations.... Read More
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26 p.
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2012
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Alternative Sentencing Policies for Drug Offenders: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Kansas Senate Bill 123, Executive Summary [and] Final Report
By Stemen, Don; Rengifo, Andres F..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The impact of the first five years of “mandatory community-based supervision and substance abuse treatment for [nonviolent] individuals convicted of a first or second offense of simple drug possession” on recidivism rates and prison populations is assessed (p. 2). The following chapters and conclusions and recommendations are contained in the final report: methodology; sentencing practices; supervision and treatment practices; the individual-level impact of SB 123; the system-level impact; crimi... Read More
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17 pages + 264 pages
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2012
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Glossary of Legislative Budget Terms
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Juvenile Justice Network (Washington, DC).
Terms related to legislative budgeting issues are defined.... Read More
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8 pages
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2012
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Trends in Juvenile Justice State Legislation: 2001-2011
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Models for Change (Chicago, IL).
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
“States are re-evaluating their juvenile justice systems in order to identify methods that produce better results for kids at lower cost. This has contributed to a state legislative trend to realign fiscal resources from state institutions toward more effective community-based services” (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary discuss: distinguishing juvenile offenders from adults—adolescent developmental research, federal standards, raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction, reformi... Read More
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16 pages
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2011
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State Reforms Promoting Employment of People with Criminal Records: 2010-11 Legislative Round-Up
By Rodriguez, Michelle Natividad; Farid, Elizabeth; Porter, Nicole.
National Employment Law Project (NELP) (New York, NY); The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC); National H.I.R.E. Network (New York, NY).
State reforms enacted in 2010 and 2011 “that allow qualified people with criminal records to compete more fairly for employment” are noted along with “state trends of concern that broadly restrict employment based on a criminal record” (p. 1). Policies are organized according to: inventories of collateral consequences; fair hiring and occupational licensing standards; restoration of eligibility for employment and occupational licensing; expungement and sealing of records; prohibiting discriminat... Read More
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23 pages
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2011
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Chapter 72.65 RCW: Work Release Program
Washington State Legislature (Olympia, WA).
Rules governing the work release program for Washington State adult correctional facilities are noted. Sections of this Chapter are: definitions; places of confinement -- extension of limits authorized, conditions, and application of section; application of prisoner to participate in program, contents, and application of section; approval or denial of application, adoption of work release plan, terms and conditions, revocation, reapplication, and application of section; disposition of earnings; ... Read More
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9 pages
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2011
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Model State Legislation to Reduce Employment Barriers for People with Criminal Records
By Rodriguez, Michelle Natividad; Clark, Melanca; Porter, Nicole; Farid, Elizabeth.
National Employment Law Project (NELP) (New York, NY); The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC); National H.I.R.E. Network (New York, NY).
This resource is a set of slides from a presentation regarding the employment of ex-offenders with criminal records. Topics covered include: Federal Interagency Reentry Council activities; list of key resources; legislative roundup; raising awareness of collateral consequences through inventories; fairer hiring and occupational licensing standards; restoration of eligibility for employment and occupational licensing; expungement and sealing of criminal records; transition from incarceration to e... Read More
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39 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice Bill Tracking Database
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) (Denver, CO); John D.and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
All pending and enacted bills on pertinent juvenile justice issues can be found in this database. It is searchable by state, topic, key word, year, status, and primary sponsor. Juvenile justice topics covered include: administration and organization; corrections/detention and conditions of confinement; defense, due process, and procedural; disposition options and proceedings; disproportionate minority contact; juvenile delinquency and gang prevention; juvenile sex offenders; mental health and su... Read More
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2011
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State Sentencing and Corrections Legislation
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) (Denver, CO); Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
This database of significant sentencing and corrections legislation recently enacted by states can be searched by state, topic, keyword, year, or primary sponsor. Legislative topics include: budget and oversight; community supervision administration; community supervision programs; correctional facility administration; diversion and sentencing alternatives; inmate programs; reentry barriers and access to services; reentry oversight and organization; reentry programs and supervision; release and ... Read More
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2011
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The State of Sentencing 2010: Developments in Policy and Practice
By Porter, Nicole D..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Individuals at the state legislative level should look at this report for ideas on how to reduce corrections costs while maintaining public safety. Topics discussed include: key criminal justice policy reforms and legislation passed in 2010; sentencing; probation and parole; drug policy; prison census count; collateral consequences; juvenile justice; and policy recommendations.... Read More
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22 p.
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2011
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State Trends: Legislative Victories from 2005 to 2010 Removing Youth from the Adult Criminal Justice System
By Arya, Neelum.
Campaign for Youth Justice (Washington, DC).
Reforms that return youth back to juvenile courts, actions supported by public opinion and cost savings, are described. States looking to cut budget deficits will find useful strategies for dealing with these fiscal difficulties. Sections of this report include: how a youth ends up in the adult justice system; overview; understanding the consequences of trying youth as adults—teen brains are not fully developed, most youth are convicted of minor crimes, they are housed in adult facilities, such ... Read More
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52 pages
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2011
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Principles of Effective State Sentencing and Corrections Policy
By Lawrewnce, Alison; Lyons, Donna.
National Conference of State Legislatures. Sentencing and Corrections Work Group (Denver, CO).
Seven principles and related points regarding sentencing and corrections policymaking are presented. The intent of these principles “is to provide broad, balanced guidance to state lawmakers as they review and enact policies and make budgetary decisions that will affect community safety, management of criminal offenders, and allocation of corrections resources” (p. 1). The report also shows the principles at work in determining criminal sentences, managing offenders in the community, treating d... Read More
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51 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice Guide Book for Legislators
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
Individuals needing a review of the most pressing issues impacting juvenile justice should refer to this guidebook. “This juvenile justice primer highlights significant research, program approaches and gives examples of state legislation.” Sections contained in this publication are: introduction and overview; adolescent development and competency; delinquency prevention and intervention; indigent defense, counsel, and procedural issues; mental health needs of juvenile offenders; disproportionate... Read More
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102 pages
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2011
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E-Bulletin: Sentencing and Corrections Policy Updates
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) (Denver, CO).
“This newsletter provides periodic updates on state sentencing and corrections legislation and budgets; highlights innovative policies and programs; and connects you with reports and news of upcoming NCSL [National Conference of State Legislatures] events.” Access points include current and previous issues of the E-Bulletin and archive of articles.... Read More
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2010
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Cross Governmental Sentencing and Corrections Policy Forum
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (SJI) (Alexandria, VA).
National Governors' Association. Center for Best Practices (Washington, DC); National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) (Denver, CO); National Center for State Courts (Williamsburg, VA); Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
“During the forum, nine state teams comprised of members from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government convened to identify and evaluate strategies to improve state sentencing and corrections policies to reduce corrections costs and improve sentencing outcomes, while maintaining public safety.” Presentation overheads are provided for: “Evidence-Based Sentencing to Control Crime and Reduce Costs” by Roger Warren; “Criminal Justice Trends: Changes in Sentencing Policy 2001-20... Read More
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2010
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The State of Sentencing 2009: Developments in Policy and Practice
By Porter, Nicole D..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Individuals at the state legislative level should look at this report for ideas on how to reduce corrections costs while maintaining public safety. Topics discussed include: key criminal justice policy reforms and legislation passed in 2009; mandatory minimum sentences; other sentencing mandates; death penalty; oversight committee; parole; juveniles; sexual offense; ease of sanctions against ex-felons; and policy recommendations.... Read More
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23 p.
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2010
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Downscaling Prisons: Lessons from Four States
By Green, Judith; Mauer, Marc.
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Policy makers in states looking to reduce the number of individuals incarcerated in their prisons should read this report. The practical ways (via policies and reforms) significant declines were achieved in the prison populations of Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York are explained. Substantial case studies are used to describe sentencing reforms, alternatives to “prison bound” people, reduction in time served in prison, parole release rates, revocation reductions, and other relevant topi... Read More
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62 p.
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2010
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Proposition 36
Los Angeles County Public Health. Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (Los Angeles, CA).
This website provides answers to questions about California’s Proposition 36, in particular its operation in Los Angeles County.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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It’s About Time: Aging Prisoners, Increasing Costs, and Geriatric Release
By Chiu, Tina.
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
Vera Institute of Justice. Center on Sentencing and Corrections (New York, NY).
This report, “based upon a statutory review of geriatric release provisions…offers recommendations for responding to the disparities between geriatric release policies and practice” (p.2). Agencies will want to look this document over to see if they are compliant with their own geriatric release laws. These sections follow an executive summary: introduction; background; state approaches to releasing older inmates vary; examining the gap between intent and impact; recommendations; and conclusion.... Read More
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14 p.
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2010
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Making Law and Policy the Work: A Handbook for Law and Policy Makers on Reforming Criminal Justice and Penal Legislation, Policy and Practice
Sigrid Rausing Trust (London, England).
Penal Reform International (London, England).
The authors “hope that this Handbook will stimulate interest in the many facets of criminal justice reform which go unexplored, and result in fair, humane and effective justice that respects the rights, characteristics and needs of all members of society” (p. 1). The sections of this guide are: principle sources for this publication; a fair and effective approach to criminal justice—underlying principles of law and policy reform; strategies for developing law and policy—establishing a process, i... Read More
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104 pages
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2010
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Expanding the Vote: State Felony Disenfranchisement Reform, 1997-2010
By Porter, Nicole D..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
An overview of felony disenfranchisement policy reform by state is provided. Since 1997 there have been 23 states that have “amended felony disenfranchisement policies in an effort to reduce their restrictiveness and expand voter eligibility” (p. 1).... Read More
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32 pages
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2010
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State Government Redesign Efforts 2009 and 2010
By Stewart, Lauren.
National Governors' Association. Center for Best Practices (Washington, DC).
Strategies for dealing with the severe budget shortfalls affecting state governments are examined. Readers will find useful information for dealing with their own budget cuts. In addition to an executive summary, this brief has sections covering the responses of governors in the policy areas of corrections, K-12 education, higher education, employee costs, shared services and agency consolidation, privatization and asset sales, and tax expenditures.... Read More
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26 pages
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2010
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Criminal Justice Trends: Key Legislative Changes in Sentencing Policy, 2001-2010
By Austin, Adrienne.
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
Vera Institute of Justice. Center on Sentencing and Corrections (New York, NY).
Changes in state sentencing policies during the period of 2001 to 2010 are discussed. Sections of this publication are: introduction; redefining and reclassifying criminal offenses—criminal codes, drug crimes, and property crimes; strengthening alternatives to incarceration—enhancing substance abuse treatment, establishing performance incentive funding, mandating evidence-based supervision, and expanding court-monitored treatment; and reducing prison terms—relaxing mandatory minimum laws, expand... Read More
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18 pages
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2010
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Smarter Choices ... Safer Communities
By Jerome, Richard.
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
These presentation slides show how states can be tough on crime while also reducing the costs of corrections. Some of the topics covered include: who is behind bars; corrections costs; probation cost versus prison cost per day ($3.42 vs. $78.95); states can have less crime at a lower cost; a window of opportunity; less prison, more accountability; reinvestment support strong across party lines; and diverse states pursuing reinvestment strategies.... Read More
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24 pages
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2009
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State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Community Corrections Supervision
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washigton, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals under community corrections supervision.... Read More
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1 page
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2009
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State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washigton, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals in custody.... Read More
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1 page
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2009
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State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Lock-Ups
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washigton, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals in lock-ups.... Read More
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1 page
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2009
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State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washigton, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals in jails.... Read More
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1 page
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2009
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State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision: Consent as a Defense
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washigton, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This map shows those states that do or do not have laws addressing the issue of consent in a relationship between staff and inmates.... Read More
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1 page
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2009
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Fifty State Survey of Adult Sex Offender Registration Requirements
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington School of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
State requirements for the registration of adult sex offenders are compiled and presented. Responses (if given) are reported for: registrable offenses; whether those individuals convicted of staff sexual misconduct need to register; information maintained in sex offender registry; community notification and website; limitations on residency or employment; and duration of registration.... Read More
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244 p.
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2009
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State Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody Checklist
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Washington College of Law (Washington, DC).
Information regarding state laws that prohibit sexual abuse of offenders is presented. Data provided (if available) includes: statutes; coverage of all forms of sexual misconduct; agency coverage related to secure confinement facilities, community corrections, juvenile, and private; personnel coverage related to correctional employees, volunteers, juvenile workers, and contractors; defenses; and penalties.... Read More
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29 p.
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2009
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Fifty-State Survey of Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Washington College of Law (Washington, DC).
This document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definition and notes, penalties, and defenses (if given) for criminal laws prohibiting sexual abuse of inmates by staff.... Read More
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211 p.
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2009
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Fifty State Survey of Official Misconduct Statutes
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington School of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Statutes regarding staff misconduct are compiled and reported. Each entry supplies the following information (if provided): statute; definitions; procedure; criminal penalty; and administrative penalty.... Read More
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205 p.
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2009
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An Act Regarding the Operation of County Jails and the State Board of Corrections
Maine. Legislature (Augusta, ME).
This act covers the release from prison or jail of terminally ill inmates into supervised community confinement. The legislation covers the treatment of an “inmate [that] has a terminal or severely incapacitating medical condition and that care outside the jail [or prison] is medically appropriate…[as determined by the department director of medical care or treating jail physician] in a hospital or other appropriate care facility, such as a nursing home, residential care facility or a facility t... Read More
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9 p.
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2009
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Sex Offender Enactments Database
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
Individuals needing access to state legislation related to sex offenders will find this database indispensable. Topics covered are: civil commitment; DNA and fingerprints; registration durations and time; registration failure penalties; registration in-person; registration for juveniles; registration notice and dissemination; registration online information; other issues regarding registration; registration tier system; registration of vehicle and license; residence restrictions; other issues re... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Significant State Sentencing and Corrections Legislation in 2009
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
This document is essential reading for those interested in legislation at the state level related to sentencing policy and options, community supervision, facility administration and programming, and release and transition.... Read More
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12 p.
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2009
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The State of Sentencing 2008: Developments in Policy and Practice
By King, Ryan S..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Legislation at the state level impacting criminal justice policies and procedures is described. Laws are organized into the following areas: probation and parole policy; drug policy; racial disparity; sentencing; felony disenfranchisement; juvenile justice; higher education in prison; and policy recommendations.... Read More
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14 p.
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2009
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Herald of Change: New Jersey's Repeal of the Death Penalty
By Conk, George W..
Fordham University. School of Law (New York, NY).
The abolishment of the death penalty in New Jersey is described. This paper is divided into seven parts: introduction; treating like cases alike -- proportionality review; reflections on proportionality review; courts, legislators, and the citizenry; constitutional impossibility; repeal; and conclusion -- why New Jersey -- the bellweather state.... Read More
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47 p.
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2009
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Sex Offender Registration and Notification: Limited Effects in New Jersey
By Zgoba, Kristen M.; Bachar, Karen.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Results are provided from an evaluation of the impact of Megans' Law in New Jersey. Sections of this review include: overview; findings; about the study -- identify trends, compare "before" and "after"; and estimate costs; and demographics of the study. In New Jersey, Megans' Law has had little to no effect on reducing sex offenses.... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Fifty State Survey of Vulnerable Persons Statutes
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WUL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definitions and notes, penalties, and applicability to youth for criminal laws prohibiting the abuse of individuals by their caregivers.... Read More
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160 p.
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2008
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Residency Restrictions for Convicted Sex Offenders: A Popular Approach on Questionable Footing
By Merriam, Dwight H.; Salkin, Patricia E..
The effectiveness of residency restrictions for convicted sex offenders is examined. This publication takes a look at: four significant misperceptions about residency restrictions -- the victim is usually a stranger, recidivism is high among sex offenders, all sex offenders are equally dangerous, and community notification is highly effective in reducing recidivism; government responses to concerns about convicted sex offenders; residency restrictions across New York State; legal challenges to ... Read More
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11 p.
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2008
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Symposium: Legislation, Litigation, Reflection & Repeal: The Legislative Abolition of the Death Penalty in New Jersey
Proceedings regarding the repeal of New Jersey’s death penalty are presented. Sections are: introductory note; timeline; speaker biographies; “Herald of Change? New Jersey's Repeal of the Death Penalty” by George W. Cook; Call to Order and Welcome; “Keynote Address: The Dynamic Interaction Between Courts, Legislature, and Public Opinion” by James R. Zazzali; “Panel I: The Struggle in the Courtroom”: “Panel II: The Death Penalty on Appeal: Constitutionality, Equality, and Proportionality Review”;... Read More
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180 p.
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2008
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Different from Adults: An Updated Analysis of Juvenile Transfer and Blended Sentencing Laws, With Recommendations for Reform
By Griffin, Patrick.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Center for Juvenile Justice (Pittsburgh, PA); Models for Change (Washington, DC).
The use of transfer laws for handing over juvenile offenders to adult criminal courts and correctional facilities is examined. Sections of this report include: introduction; transfer terms; transfer/blended sentencing provisions chart; judicial waiver laws; statutory exclusion laws; prosecutorial discretion/concurrent judicial laws; other transfer-related laws; historical development of transfer laws; types of blended sentencing; what the data tells us about transfer; total judicial waivers -- ... Read More
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10 p.
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2008
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Policy Framework to Strengthen Community Corrections
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
This report presents policy-level actions that state policy makers can utilize to reduce recidivism and improve public safety while cutting costs. The problem, solution, suggested legislative language, notes and drafting alternatives, rationale, and state examples are provided for: evidence-based policies; earned compliance credits; administrative sanctions; performance incentive funding; and performance measurement.... Read More
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48 p.
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2008
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The State of Sentencing 2007: Developments in Policy and Practice
By King, Ryan S..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Several changes in state sentencing policy during 2007 are reviewed. Sections comprising this report are: overview; oversight committees -- the most common development; sentencing reform; overcrowding; parole and reentry initiatives; juveniles; sexual offense legislation; and policy recommendations.... Read More
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26 p.
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2008
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No Easy Answers: Sex Offender Laws in the U.S.: A Suggested List of References
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY).
This list contains twenty-nine documents about U.S. sex offender laws.... Read More
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3 p.
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2008
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Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification: Past, Present, and Future
By Logan, Wayne A..
The impact of the Adam Walsh Act (AWA) of 2006 on state efforts at sex offender registration and notification is explained. The AWA makes non-registration a federal felony. Authorization for federal prosecution is based on the U.S. Commerce Clause. This justification will no doubt be argued before the Supreme Court and upheld, according to the author. AWA also requires standards that often conflict with states' rights. There are also problems with AWA's three-tier registrant classification syste... Read More
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16 p.
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2008
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Categorically Less Culpable: Children Sentenced to Life Without Possibility of Parole in Illinois
DLA Piper (Chicago, IL).
Illinois Coalition for the Fair Sentencing of Children (Chicago, IL).
The need for Illinois lawmakers to abolish the sentence of life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) for juveniles as young as 13 years old is explained. Six chapters follow an executive summary: the law in Illinois; "Categorically Less Culpable" -- why children are different; children serving LWOP in Illinois; Illinois and the origins of the juvenile justice system; national and international trends; and conclusion and recommendations.... Read More
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42 p.
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2008
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Do Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws Affect Criminal Behavior?
By Prescott, JJ; Rockoff, Jonah E..
This article examines the impact of registration and notification laws on the recidivism of sex offenders. Sections following an abstract include: introduction; the evolution of sex offender registration and notification laws; conceptual model and empirical framework; data; empirical methodology; crime frequency and relationship mix results; robustness checks; and conclusion. Among the results is "evidence that notification laws reduce crime, but do so by deterring potential criminals, not nece... Read More
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2008
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State Sentencing and Corrections Legislation: 2007 Action, 2008 Outlook
By Lawrence, Alison.
National Conference of State Legislatures. Criminal Justice Program (Denver, CO); Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC).
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
Sentencing and corrections legislation designed to control ever increasing prison populations and staggering costs at the state level are reviewed. Legislation is organized according to these themes: expanding community corrections; managing probation and parole violators; boosting incentives for good behavior; preparing inmates for reentry; linking released offenders to community support; limiting juvenile jurisdiction; use of evidence-based policies and programs; and a look ahead to 2008.... Read More
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15 p.
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2008
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Community Notification as Viewed by Washington's Citizens: A 10-Year Follow-Up
By Lieb, Roxanne; Nunlist, Corey.
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
The opinions of Washington State adults regarding the state's Community Protection Act are recorded. This report has these sections: summary; state and federal community notification laws; sex offenders in Washington; telephone surveys; familiarity with community notification; potential harassment of sex offenders; juvenile sex offenders; reactions to community notification; and views on the purposes and importance of community notification. The majority of respondants are familiar with and sup... Read More
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4 p.
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2008
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Governor Culver Signs Minority Impact Statement Bill Into Law
Iowa. Office of the Governor (Des Moines, IA).
This press release covers the signing into law of the Minority Impact Statement Law HF 2393, "a bill requiring a "Minority Impact Statement" for any legislation related to a public offense, sentencing, or parole and probation procedures" (p. 1).... Read More
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2 p.
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2008
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Restoring the Right to Vote
By Wood, Erika.
New York University School of Law. Brennan Center for Justice (New York, NY).
An automatic post-incarceration voting rights restoration is proposed. This report has these sections: introduction; the case for restoration -- building a stronger democracy, advancing civil rights, ending second-class citizenship, aiding law enforcement, empowering families and communities, and assuring fair and accurate voter rolls; the time is now; policy recommendations; and the components of a Voting Rights Restoration Bill.... Read More
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34 p.
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2008
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Criminal Justice Resources: Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
By Strutin, Ken.
LLRX.com (Washington, DC); Law Library Resource Xchange (Washington, DC).
"This article collects recent court decisions, research papers and reports that have addressed the efficacy of exclusionary zoning laws and the impact of these restrictions on sex offenders reentering their communities" (p. 1).... Read More
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7 p.
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2008
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Megan's Law in Minnesota: The Impact of Community Notification on Sex Offender Recidivism
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (St. Paul, MN).
The degree to which sex offender recidivism is affected by community notification is investigated. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; literature review; data and methodology; results for three-year recidivism rates by groups, overall recidivism rates by first risk level assignment, comparison of notification and pre-notification group offenders, time to sex offense recidivism, time to non-sex offense recidivism, and time to general recidivism; discussion; and conc... Read More
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51 p.
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2008
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From Inception to Implementation: How SACPA Has Affected the Case Processing and Sentencing of Drug Offenders in One California County
By Gardiner, Christine Lynn.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
A case study approach is used "to determine how [California's] drug offender case processing and sentencing patterns changed as a result of SACPA [Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act] and to examine how the criminal justice system responded to this legislation" (p. 2). Seven chapters follow an abstract and introduction: the law and the literature; research design and methodology; Proposition 36 (aka SACPA) and the Orange County experience; impact on law enforcement officers and agencies; i... Read More
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302 p.
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2008
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State Sentencing Guidelines: Profiles and Continuum: States with Sentencing Guidelines Systems
By Kauder, Neal B.; Ostrom, Brian J..
Pew Charitable Trusts Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project.
National Center for State Courts (Williamsburg, VA).
A review of sentencing guidelines utilized in the United States is provided. Sections of this publication are: introduction; what sentencing guidelines are; additional information online; and entries for 21 state commissions containing these elements -- profile, continuum criteria, purpose, and commission members.... Read More
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28 p.
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2008
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Expanding the Vote: State Felony Disenfranchisement Reform, 1997-2008
By King, Ryan S..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
The impact of changing felony disenfranchisement at the state level is assessed. Since 1997, "19 states have amended felony disenfranchisement policies in an effort to reduce their restrictiveness and expand voter eligibility" (p. 1). These states are Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.... Read More
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29 p.
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2008
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Mental Health Screening with Youth in the Justice System
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (St. Paul, MN).
Eligibility, data collection, definitions, and post-screening coordination are described for M.S. 260B.007, subd. 6, the enabling legislation addressing the mental health screening of youth ages 10-18 under custody of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.... Read More
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2 p.
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2008
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PFO Law Reform, A Crucial First Step Toward Sentencing Sanity in Kentucky
By Lawson, Robert G..
The need to reform Kentucky's persistent felony law (PFO) in order to reduce overcrowding in the state's prisons and jails is explained. Sections of this article are: introduction; philosophy, purpose, and reality; Kentucky's 1974 PFO (persistent felony offender) law; RFO's (repeat offender laws) of other states; PFO practices in Fayette County (KY); PFO practices in Scott County (KY); a note on disappearing criminal trails; and conclusion.... Read More
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36 p.
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2008
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Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI) Summary
By Hart, Sarah V..
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Philadelphia, PA).
This document explains how the RRRI (Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive Act) works. Inmates who successfully complete programming created to reduce their risk of recidivism are eligible for early parole. Sections of this summary are: what RRRI is; who is eligible for RRRI; what the RRRI procedures are; and calculation of RRRI minimum sentence.... Read More
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4 p.
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2008
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The Pursuit of Safety: Sex Offender Policy in the United States
By Velazquez, Tracy.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Vera Institute of Justice (New York, NY).
A "nationwide [systemic] review of current sex offender laws, policies, and trends" is presented (p. iii). Sections in addition to an executive summary include: introduction; historical background; current issues in sex offender policy; sentencing; sex offender registries; community notification; residency restrictions; electronic monitoring; civil commitment; and pursuit of safety -- are we safer. Appendixes provide information about: the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act... Read More
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406 p.
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2008
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Criminal Justice System Improvements
American Bar Association (Chicago, IL).
Recommendations for improving the criminal justice system are provided. Some of the recommendations are: set funding ratio at 50-50, law enforcement to prevention; support broad use of alternatives to incarceration; eliminate statutory mandatory minimum sentencing and sentencing disparities; support community reentry; reform the juvenile justice system; and provide federal funding for indigent defense services.... Read More
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14 p.
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2008
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Legislative Trends in Sex Offender Management
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD); Center for Effective Public Policy (Philadelphia, PA).
This report is "an overview of legislative trends pertaining to sex offender management, the intended objectives of such laws, and key research regarding the impact of these policy initiatives" (p. 2) Sections contained in this report include: introduction; sex offender management is a top public policy priority in the U.S.; top ten (10) policy issues facing state legislators; sex offender-specific laws address multiple interests; sexually violent predator (SVP) civil commitment laws; mandatory... Read More
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20 p.
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2007
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Breaking the Code of Silence: Correction Officers' Handbook on Identifying and Addressing Sexual Misconduct
By Smith, Brenda V.; Yarussi, Jaime M..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Critical issues related to staff sexual misconduct with offenders are discussed. Sections of this handbook are: introduction; the need to talk about this now; what staff sexual misconduct entails; consequences of staff sexual misconduct; how correctional environments enable sexual misconduct; victimization; communication, gender, and abuse histories; tools for defining and identifying inappropriate relationships with offenders; what happens when an allegation of staff sexual misconduct is made;... Read More
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119 p.
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2006
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50 State Survey of Sexual Offenses Against Children (Statutory Rape)
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The responses from a survey about laws concerning the statutory rape of children are presented. Offense type, description, and penalty are noted.... Read More
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160 p.
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2006
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Policies Prohibiting Staff-Felon Relationships
By Smith, Brenda V.; Simonian, Nairi M..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Case law concerning the relationships of correctional officers and inmates in prison or in the community is discussed. Sections of this memorandum include: background; brief answer -- it is permissible to limit staff inmate relationships; case law in the Ninth Circuit; Freedom of Association case law in other jurisdictions; exceptions to the majority view; and conclusion with seven tips for developing a policy prohibiting staff-offender relations.... Read More
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15 p.
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2000
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Sexual Misconduct in Prisons: Law, Remedies, and Incidence
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Changes since 1996 in state laws and agency policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct are reported. Sexual misconduct is defined as "sexual behavior, contact, or relationships between correctional staff and inmates/offenders" (p. 1). Sections cover: an introduction; legislative actions; litigation; agency strategies for addressing staff sexual misconduct such as policies, training, investigation processes, and apprising inmates of sexual misconduct issues; incidence and outcomes of sex... Read More
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12 p.
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1998
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A Field Evaluation of the Interstate Compact for Probation and Parole: Findings from an NIC Survey
By Clem, Constance; Krauth, Barbara; Linke, Larry.
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO).
Primary among the concerns of Compact administrators, probation and parole agency administrators, and field-level probation and parole managers who were surveyed for this report are the following: rule violations - described as rampant; slowness of Compact case processing and response; and under utilization of communications and other technology. Respondents to the survey recommend closer enforcement of existing laws, an automated case tracking system, and education of judges, prosecutors, and d... Read More
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53 p.
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1997
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Sexually Violent Offender Legislation
By Nelson, Keith O..
National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Results of a survey to determine states which have statutes providing for civil commitment of convicted sex offenders upon their release indicate that 19 have no current, pending, or previously introduced statutes. The remaining respondents report statutes with varying requirements and procedures. The author suggests ways in which the National Institute of Corrections could assist with risk assessment instruments.... Read More
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10 p.
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1996
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Sexual Misconduct in Prisons: Law, Agency Response, and Prevention
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Fifty-three departments of corrections responded to a survey regarding sexual misconduct by correctional staff, defined as sexual interactions between staff and inmates. Responses are summarized and tabulated in areas including: legislation; litigation; DOC policies; agency response to sexual misconduct; staff training; and prevention. ... Read More
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10 p.
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1995
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Legislative Liaison: How Corrections Departments Work with Legislatures
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
This study summarizes the ways in which state departments of corrections work with their state legislatures, focusing on the role of "legislative liaisons." It includes the role of liaisons within the agency, communication with the DOC staff, coordination of DOC involvement with the legislature, and a list of DOC Legislative Liaisons.... Read More
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10 p.
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1995
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State Legislative Actions on Truth in Sentencing: A Review of Law and Legislation in the Context of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO).
This document provides state-by-state profiles of enacted truth-in-sentencing laws and pending truth-in-sentencing laws and pending truth-in-sentencing legislation. Also included is a list of each state's contact person and a table illustrating current laws and pending legislation.... Read More
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72 p.
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1992
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Briefing Paper: Trends in Jail Privatization
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Boulder, CO); LIS, Inc. (Boulder, CO).
This briefing paper provides an overview of trends in jail privatization as evident in the following models: private management, development of a facility by the private sector, and private sector services provision. The author summarizes pro and con arguments, growth trends and the current extent of privatization in jails.
Appendix A presents policy statements on corrections privatization from the American Jail Association, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, t... Read More
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24 p.
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1986
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Licensing Jail Employees in Minnesota
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Minnesota Jail Resource Center (St. Paul, MN); Minnesota State Sheriff's Association. Jail Employee Task Force (St. Paul, MN).
Title of project: Development of Minnesota Resources to Assist Jails. Included with the report is a video cassette entitled "Civil Liabilities" by Lynn Lund (VHS format, six hours running time).... Read More
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