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Changing Fortunes or Changing Attitudes? Sentencing and Corrections Reforms in 2003

"[Examples of reforms that suggest that attitudes, and not just fortunes, have changed" states' sentencing and corrections policies are examined (p. 1). Topics discussed include: states that shifted corrections cost; corrections budget changes and cost-saving efforts in fiscal years 2003 and 2004; shifting or cutting costs; empanelling sentencing commissions; expanding early release provisions; states that expanded emergency and early release mechanisms; new approaches to technical violators; states that altered approaches to technical probation and parole violations; rethinking minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders; expanding treatment-based alternatives to incarceration; states that repealed mandatory minimums and otherwise reduced sentences; state that mandated drug treatment and fostered other alternatives to incarceration; states that established study commissions and sentencing commissions; states that expanded transition programs; and four case studies regarding changing policymakers' attitudes - using data to craft reforms (Alabama), proportioning drug and violent crime sentences (Delaware), focusing on rehabilitation through diversion to treatment (Kansas), and focusing on rehabilitation through transition services (Arizona). Accession Number: 019552

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