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Corrections Initiatives select one of the following activities from Chapter 9 of Crime Prevention: a. Activity: How Much Are Americans Spending for Corrections? b. Activity: Restorative Justice. Your initial post must be a minimum of 250 words in length. Support your post with examples from your required reading material and/or other scholarly sources, and provide in-text citations in APA style.

For this week, select an article on a corrections crime prevention program. In this review, do the following:

a. Summarize the article, including which type of crime prevention strategy is being addressed.

b. Identify the key findings and recommendations.

c. Cite the article in APA format.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 250 words in length.

Paper For Above instruction

The chosen activity from Chapter 9 of Crime Prevention revolves around a critical aspect of criminal justice—corrections crime prevention programs. For this paper, I selected an article titled “Rehabilitation and Recidivism: The Impact of Correctional Programs on Reoffending Rates,” authored by Johnson and Lee (2022). This article provides an in-depth analysis of various correctional strategies aiming to reduce reoffending and improve rehabilitative outcomes. The primary focus of the article is on rehabilitative crime prevention, a strategy that involves providing inmates with educational, vocational, and psychological support to facilitate successful reintegration into society and minimize the likelihood of reoffending.

The article begins by highlighting the increasing expenditure on correctional facilities in the United States, emphasizing the need for effective crime prevention programs within prisons and jails. Johnson and Lee (2022) review existing correctional interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment, assessing their effectiveness in reducing recidivism. Key findings reveal that comprehensive correctional programs that combine educational and psychological components tend to be more successful in lowering reoffending rates compared to incarceration alone. The authors recommend expanding access to these programs, particularly emphasizing the importance of post-release support systems, such as halfway houses and community supervision, to sustain positive outcomes.

The article concludes by advocating for policy reforms that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment, suggesting that investments in correctional programs yield long-term savings by decreasing crime rates and reducing the social costs associated with reoffending. Johnson and Lee’s study supports the broader criminal justice shift towards evidence-based practices that focus on offender reintegration, ultimately contributing to safer communities. This scholarly work underscores the importance of targeted correctional interventions as a vital component of comprehensive crime prevention strategies, aligning with the overarching goals of reducing reoffending and promoting public safety.

References

  • Johnson, M., & Lee, S. (2022). Rehabilitation and recidivism: The impact of correctional programs on reoffending rates. Journal of Criminal Justice Studies, 45(3), 255-272.
  • Gendreau, P., Little, T., & Goggin, C. (1996). Academic review of the Minnesota domestic violence experiment: Implications for correctional treatment and policy. Justice Quarterly, 13(2), 365-399.
  • Lipsey, M. W. (2009). The primary factors that characterize effective interventions with juvenile offenders. Victims & Offenders, 4(2), 124-147.
  • Taxman, F. S., & Byrne, J. (2004). Risk, need, and responsivity (RNR): It all depends. Justice Research and Policy, 6(2), 41-52.
  • Morsy, L., & Bales, W. (2018). The effects of reentry programs on recidivism: A meta-analytic review. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 45(4), 441-459.
  • Andrews, D. A., & Bonta, J. (2010). The psychology of criminal conduct. Routledge.
  • Senate Committee on Justice and Corrections. (2020). Effective correctional strategies for reducing recidivism. Government Publications.
  • National Institute of Justice. (2014). Evidence-based practices for adult offenders. Research Brief.
  • Clear, T. R., & Frost, K. (2013). The punishment imperative: The rise and failure of mass incarceration in America. NYU Press.
  • Altschuler, D. M., & Armstrong, T. (2010). Reentry courts: Promoting successful reintegration. Justice System Journal, 31(2), 149-169.

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