NC working to stem prison crowding problems

NC working to stem prison crowding problems

"RALEIGH -- North Carolina is taking steps to control its prison population by looking at hard numbers.


North Carolina is ready to begin a comprehensive effort to figure out how to curtail its swelling prison population, and state leaders hope it will create neither additional fears about public safety nor another political football on crime."

http://crime-and-justice-news.newslib.com/story/8216-104157/

Charting a New Course: A Blueprint for Transforming Juvenile Justice in New York State

Charting a New Course: A Blueprint for Transforming Juvenile Justice in New York State (Task Force for Transforming Juvenile Justice )

Organization: Governor David A. Paterson’s Task Force for Transforming Juvenile Justice

Document Type: Report

Creation Date: Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Submitted: Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Attachment: LINK

Report by Governor David A. Paterson's Task Force for Transforming Juvenile Justice calls on state officials to reinvest in community-based, rehabilitative, treatment-focused services that can improve outcomes for youth and their families while also ensuring greater public safety. The report also makes 20 recommendations that offer a framework for an effective juvenile justice system.

From: Reentry.net:  http://www.reentry.net/library/item.290092-Charting_a_New_Course_A_Blueprint_for_Transforming_Juvenile_Justice_in_New

PDF link: http://www.reentry.net/library/attachment.163046

Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective by Craig Hemmens

SAGE has  up an interactive book tour online to walk you through the unique and beneficial features of Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective by Craig Hemmens (Boise State University), David C. Brody (Washington State University Spokane), and Cassia C. Spohn (Arizona State University).
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All About Forensic Psychology

Another great blog to follow:

All About Forensic Psychology


"The All About Forensic Psychology blog is the place where I showcase and review the very best forensic psychology information on the Internet. Whether you are new to forensic psychology, currently studying or thinking about studying forensic psychology, or consider yourself an expert in the field, I very much hope that you find the material featured on the forensic psychology blog interesting."

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