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Pretrial Risk Assessment and Case Classification: A Case Study
By Cooprider, Keith.
The use of the Pretrial Bond Supervision (PTBS) program to objectively make recommendations to judges about cash bonds or “supervised release” is explained. This article discusses: the primary responsibilities of the Lake County Pretrial Services Program in Waukegan, Illinois; a brief history of pretrial services; the need for objective risk assessment; the Lake County Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (LCPRAI); the training experience; levels of supervision—old and new; and summary and conclu... Read More
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1994
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The Jail Project Funding Campaign, Bond Issue/Tax Vote, Etc.: An Overview of Some Issues and Ideas
By Bowker, Gary M.; Bounds, Bruce R.; Kimme, Dennis A.. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This document presents ideas and issues for consideration in planning public education on jails and jail bond campaigns. Elements discussed include: project motivators, leadership, project themes, timing, costs, public information strategies, citizen advisory boards, site selection, and bond election tools. The final portion of the document provides a summary of the key points discussed in presentation form.... Read More
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