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2 results foundAuthor: White, Michael D. Title: Halfway Back: An Alternative to Revocation for Technical Parole Violators Summary: Over the last three decades, concomitant increases in prison population and the use of parole, coupled with a more punitive parole philosophy and fiscal crises at every level of government, have prompted a renewed interest in intermediate sanctions – especially for technical parole violators. A number of jurisdictions have developed intermediate sanctions for technical violators that are both custodial and therapeutic – but do not involve a return to prison. Despite their growing popularity, little research has examined these technical violator programs, and as a result, basic questions regarding their impact remain unanswered. This paper examines a therapeutic technical violator program in the state of New Jersey called Halfway Back. Using a quasi-experimental, retrospective matched groups design, the study explores the impact of the program through a comparison of recidivism and incarceration costs among random samples of program participants (n=227) and non-participants (n=392). Results suggest that program participants experienced modest though statistically significant reductions in new arrests over the 18-month follow-up period. An examination of incarceration costs related to program participation shows that Halfway Back sets the stage for measurable cost savings though the degree to which these savings are realized remains unclear. The paper concludes with a discussion of implications for parole policy and practice. Details: Unpublished Paper, 2010. 42p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 19, 2011 at: http://www.cecintl.com/pdf/research/Halfway%20Back%20paper%20for%20CJPR.pdf Year: 2010 Country: United States URL: http://www.cecintl.com/pdf/research/Halfway%20Back%20paper%20for%20CJPR.pdf Shelf Number: 121407 Keywords: Intermediate Sanctions (New Jersey)ParoleParole ViolatorsParolees |
Author: Denman, Kristine Title: Substance Use among New Mexico Probationers and Parolees Summary: Studies suggest that substance use is more prevalent among those under correctional supervision relative to the general population (DeLisi, Vaughn, Salas-Wright, and Jennings, 2015; Fearn et al., 2016). Substance use, including use of illegal substances and alcohol, can undermine supervision success. For example, a previous New Mexico Statistical Analysis Center (NMSAC) study of parole violators (Denman et al., 2010) found 84% of parolees had an identified substance abuse problem. Further, among parolees with one or more technical violations, the most common type of violation was drug-related. These violations include a failed drug test or law enforcement discovery of use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances. Although we know many probationers and parolees in New Mexico use substances, we know little about the types of substances they use. In recent years, the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) has reported a number of incidents involving smuggling and attempted smuggling of the prescription opioid Suboxone into facilities (see, e.g., Albuquerque Journal October 20, 2014; NMCD, January 26, 2015). This suggests that opioid use may be common among parolees. We expect that the probation population would be similar to parolees regarding substance use. However, we are unaware of any recently published reports that describe the types of substances used by those under community supervision or the characteristics of the individuals who use them. This study addresses these gaps in our knowledge about substance use among probationers and parolees in New Mexico. Given the attention currently focused on the opioid crisis, the study places special emphasis on opioid use among probationers and parolees. However, while opioids are the leading cause of overdose death in New Mexico, other drugs also present cause for concern. For instance, the number of people who have overdosed on methamphetamines has recently increased. In 2008, there were 23 overdose deaths attributed to methamphetamines. By 2014, that number had increased nearly fivefold, to 111. Despite indications that methamphetamine use is a problem in New Mexico (see, e.g., USDOJ, National Department of Drug Intelligence, 2011), it has not garnered the same kind of attention as opioid abuse. Similarly, the percentage of New Mexico youth who report using cocaine is nearly twice that of youth in the United States (10.3% vs. 5.5%) (New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey, 2013). It it is important, therefore, to assess other types of substance use Details: New Mexico: New Mexico Statistical Analysis Center, New Mexico Institute for Social Research, 2018. 49p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 22, 2019 at: http://isr.unm.edu/reports/2018/substance-use-among-new-mexico-probationers-and-parolees.pdf Year: 2018 Country: United States URL: http://isr.unm.edu/reports/2018/substance-use-among-new-mexico-probationers-and-parolees.pdf Shelf Number: 154694 Keywords: Parole ViolatorsParolees Probationers Substance Abuse |