What are alternative sanctions? Give some examples of alternative sanctions, and offer an as-sessment of how effective they might be
What will be an ideal response?
• Alternative sentences include the use of court-ordered community service, home detention, day reporting, drug treatment, psychological counseling, victim–offender mediation, or intensive supervision in lieu of other, more traditional sentences such as imprisonment and fines. Although these seem attractive alternatives to rising prison populations, questions have been raised about their impact on public safety, the cost-effectiveness of such sanctions, and the long-term effects of community sanctions on people assigned to alternative programs.
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A bailor is one who receives property belonging to another
a. True b. False
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