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Report Finds Effective Text Message Reminders Can Reduce Community Supervision Violations
Loaded on Dec. 15, 2023
by Jordan Arizmendi
published in Criminal Legal News
December, 2023, page 19
Filed under:
Commentary/Reviews,
Guideline Policy Statements/Commentary,
Probation, Parole & Supervised Release.
Location:
United States of America.
by Jordan Arizmendi
Once upon a time, parole and probation – also referred to as community supervision – were intended to reduce our nation’s jail and prison populations. In fact, when used properly, community supervision can be one of the most effective tools in our carceral system for reducing mass ...
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