There is a new list for discussions of 'treatment' in corrections.
CERJ is particularly interested in this area because there is now solid
research evidence that states two things about substance-abuse treatment:
1. Community-based treatment of offenders who are substance abusers is
several times more likely to prevent their re-offending than 'mandatory
minimum' sentencing:
2. Community-based treatment programs are substantially more likely to
prevent re-offending than treatment based in a prison setting.
These findings are of interest to us because of the mounting evidence
that for most offenders, Equity-Restorative Justice (ERJ) programs are
vastly more effective at preventing re-offending than 'traditional'
(punitive and stigmatizing) corrections programs.
The list address is: cjtreat@lists.downcity.net
To subscribe, send email to owner-cjtreat@lists.downcity.net
The listowner's website is http://users.downcity.net/~jmm/prison.htm
He is an employee of the Connecticut Department of Corrections. Expect
plenty of corrections-oriented viewpoints on this list -- please be
respectful of others' views.
John Wilmerding, Gen'l Secretary | E-Mail: <info@cerj.org>
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