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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Topic: Corrections,
Subtopic: Corrections
Beyond the Prison Bubble
Date Published
November 2, 2011
For decades, America's chief answer to crime has been to put more persons behind bars for longer. That expensive strategy is yielding diminishing returns. It's time for a closer look at ways of helping individuals steer away from crime.
Conviction Status Impacts the Employment Prospects of Young Men
Date Published
July 25, 2011
Potential for Redemption in Employment in an Era of Widespread Criminal Background Checks
Date Published
July 25, 2011
NIJ Journal Issue 263, June 2009
Date Published
June 1, 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Using Technology to Make Prisons and Jails Safer
Date Published
March 26, 2009
Recidivism Is a Core Criminal Justice Concern
Date Published
October 2, 2008
Recidivism is one of the most fundamental concepts in criminal justice. It refers to a person's relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous crime.
Major Study Examines Prisoners and Their Reentry Needs
Date Published
October 1, 2007
Factories Behind Fences: Do Prison Real Work Programs Work?
Date Published
June 1, 2007