Consider the pros and cons of halfway houses. Are halfway houses a good for the criminal justice system? Are halfway houses good for communities?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: [key points to be made]
? Pros
o Helps transition offender from imprisonment to freedom
o Helps offender find employment
o Provides support to offender in difficult time following release from prison
? Cons
o Often opposed by community
o Often located far from offenders home community where additional support could be found
o Once released from halfway house, offenders may have to choose between existing employment and returning to their home community
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