SAGE Journal Articles and Readings

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SAGE Journal Articles

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Article 1: Helmus, L., Hanson, R.K., Thornton, D., Babchishin, K.M., & Harris, A.J. (2012). Absolute recidivism rates predicted by Static-99R and Static-2002R sex offender risk assessment tools vary across samples: A meta-analysis. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 39 (9), 1148-1171.

Learning objective: summarize the purpose and goals of community corrections.

Article 2: Leonard, L., & Kenny, P. (2011). Measuring the effectiveness of restorative justice practices in the Republic of Ireland through a meta-analysis of functionalist exchange. The Prison Journal, 91 (1), 57-80.

Learning objective: summarize the purpose and goals of community corrections.

Article 3: Prichard, J. (2010). Net-widening and the diversion of young people from court: A longitudinal analysis with implications for restorative justice. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 43 (1), 112-129.

Learning objective: criticize what is net-widening as well as the detrimental issues associated with net-widening.

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Encyclopedia and Reference

 

Encyclopedia 1: Bivens, N. (2012). Probation. In W. Miller (Ed.), The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia. (pp. 1432-1438).

Learning objective: defend the different types of corrections in the community.

Reference 1: Campie, P. (2011). Boot Camps. In W. Chambliss (Ed.), Key Issues in Crime and Punishment: Juvenile Crime and Justice (pp. 45-59).

Learning objective: defend the different types of corrections in the community.