The aim of my research has been to explore, in the area of probation, the influence of the shift away from traditional social work values towards an emphasis on punishment, enforcement and the management of risk. In particular my focus has been on how this shift has influenced t…
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This research study attempted to determine if extrinsic motivation is less effective than intrinsic motivation in terms of abstinence from alcohol and drug use in legally mandated clients. Forty-seven males identified as having a substance abuse problem, on ankle monitor, curren…
Plea bargains are a negotiated process between a prosecutor, judge, defense attorney/public defender, and defendant where an individual facing criminal charges pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser charge, lesser sentence, or dropped charges. Plea bargains are deeply rooted wit…
Although corrections populations have been gradually declining for several years, an estimated 4.1 million adults are currently supervised in the community (Maruschak & Minton, 2020). While some states have depended on the use of community corrections as a means to reduce overcr…