This is known as recidivism and it is a problem in our society as it affects communities, families, and public safety. ... Meeting the probationers, hearing about their difficulties, and seeing some return to prison, is much more shocking than learning about recidivism in class. It made me see that these people and communities need help and that they lack the resources that they could really benefit from. Ex-prisoners need positive community ties, places they can refer to for support, and rehabilitative services. ... What I discovered throughout my research is that there are more effective way...

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The black community backed Jefferson and Grant the entire way. ... In the end Jefferson*s "...precious blood may not be shed in vain;" Jefferson dying with dignity provided much satisfaction for Tante Lou, Miss Emma, Grant, Vivian, Paul, the Reverend, the school kids, the church congregation, and a few people from the white community. Jefferson dying with dignity was one small step for the black community, and a huge step for mankind. I read this book with out ever hearing the poem by Claude McKay and understood it with out significant difficulty. ...

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Afraid that a trial would be extremely embarrassing to family and friend, Brain pleaded guilty and received a seven year prison sentence rather than the treatment in a community facility his parents had desired. ... The most common correctional treatment, probation, is a legal deposition that allows the convicted offender to remain in the community, subject to conditions imposed by court order, under the supervision of a probation officer. ... Jails or housed of correction hold offenders convicted of misdemeanors and those awaiting trial or those involved in other proceeding, such as gra...

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It is their responsibility to try and spread love, in such an angry community, even if they are angry as well. ... He feels that if he does this he is playing his part in doing something to better the community. ... In this time he was as able to express himself, and the community, freeing them from this emotional trap. ... Economically, he and his community, have very little chance at freedom. ... The only relief to this feeling came while hearing Sonny play, giving him a chance to finally open up, which is one of the most liberating feelings possible. ...

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All juveniles who are waived to criminal court for processing are entitled to a hearing on the waiver if they request one. ... The blended sentencing gives the community the opportunity to see their criminal justice system working effectively. ...

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Are we trying to rehabilitate them to be released into the community as productive citizens of society? ... Balance attention to offenders, victims, and the community. ... Neely hopes to be released from probation at his next hearing, and enter a technical school program. ...

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The family will have to relive the pain all over again every time its time for a parole hearing. ... It has often been used unreasonably against the poor, against minorities, and against member of racial, ethnic and religious communities. ...

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The inmate would get the income from employment of from community service. ... If the worst sentence we had was life sentence, then there is no threat of death to someone who commits a serious crime, and that person is guaranteed a decent living environment until their next parole hearing. ...

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