Do treatment programs reduce recidivism?

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Are there statistics available that prove that treatment programs are successful in reducing recidivism rates?... view full thread

International Corrections

Terry Campbell

We have another interesting topic this month; ‘International Corrections.’ When I first began to think about this article, I was thinking along the lines of corrections here in the United States, corrections in Canada and Mexico, and corrections globally. During my research I came across three articles of interest, which I will discuss... read full story

Also this week:
  • December - Minority Issues - Challenges of managing minority populations, challenges minority practitioners face editor@corrections.com

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