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Hello Professor and Classmates, Discuss objectives and issues for alternative sentencing. According to Stojkovic & Lovell (2019), alternative sentencing aims to tackle the fundamental causes of criminal behavior. It achieves this by granting offenders opportunities to receive the necessary treatment, support, and supervision within the community. Alternative sentencing plays an essential role in reducing the problem of prison overcrowding, which has become a significant concern in many jurisdictions (Yan, 2017). Alternative sentencing aims to attend to the criminogenic needs of offenders and equip them with the necessary tools and support for successful reintegration into society (Bazemore, 2007). Implementing alternative sanctions presents various legal and practical hurdles. The practical aspect of implementing alternative sanctions can be challenging due to logistics issues, such as managing caseloads, coordinating services and supervision, and ensuring consistent monitoring and evaluation. Resistance from traditional legal institutions including courts and correctional systems poses a significant obstacle to the adoption and integration of alternative sanctions. Identify ways in which probation meets or fails to meet the goals of sentencing, considering how probation is not often perceived as a function of corrections. Research studies consistently demonstrate that probation is associated with lower rates of re-offense compared to incarceration (Yan, 2017). While probation has demonstrated favorable outcomes in terms of reduced recidivism and offender rehabilitation, there have been notable instances of probation failures, where individuals re-offend while under supervision. These cases underscore the challenges and limitations that probation faces, necessitating an ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness, the quality of supervision, and the availability of necessary resources (Bazemore, 2007). Part Two Explain how reintegration after a term of incarceration relates to social justice and criminal justice objectives. Give an example of a community corrections effort whose aim is assisting with reintegration.
Reintegration plays a pivotal role in the attainment of social justice objectives. By effectively supporting and facilitating the successful reintegration of individuals into society, we can contribute to the reduction of barriers and obstacles they encounter due to their criminal records. This not only enables restoration of their rights and opportunities but also empowers them to actively participate in society, thereby leading meaningful and productive lives. Reintegration holds immense importance in accomplishing criminal justice objectives, particularly in terms of reducing recidivism rates and enhancing public safety. When individuals effectively reintegrate into society, they are more likely to abstain from engaging in criminal activities again, thus resulting in a decline in the overall re-offending rate. Successful reintegration fosters positive relationships among individuals with criminal histories, their communities, and law enforcement agencies, thereby promoting public safety. An overview of various community corrections initiatives reveals a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to support individuals’ reintegration into society. These initiatives include halfway houses, job training programs, counseling services, and other forms of transitional support. Within community corrections efforts, halfway houses stand as an important component. These residential facilities provide a structured and supervised environment, offering services such as job placement assistance, educational programs, substance abuse treatment, and mental health counseling. By addressing the housing and employment challenges commonly faced by individuals after incarceration, halfway houses contribute significantly to the reintegration process (Mundo, 2001). Bazemore, G. (2007). The expansion of punishment and the restriction of justice: Loss of limits in the implementation of retributive policy. Social Research , 74(2), 651-662. Retrieved from https://www.socres.org Mundo, R. (Producer). (2001). Halfway house: Prison without bars. [Series episode]. In B. Kurtis (Executive Producer), Investigative Reports [Streaming video]. Retrieved from Films on Demand database. Stojkovic, S., & Lovell, R. (2019). Corrections: An introduction (2 nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.uagc.edu .
Yan, S. (2017). Search for the hidden punishments: An alternative approach to studying alternative sanctions. Journal of Quantitative Criminology , 33(1), 21-44. Doi:10.1007/s10940- 015-9275-4
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