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Observations on Correctional Programs and Policies in Selected European Countries

GGD-78-52 Published: Apr 10, 1978. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 1978.
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Many European corrections officials believe that imprisonment has largely failed as an effective treatment for many offenders. Corrections officials were visited in Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, England, and Germany to identify some policies and programs used in these nations to develop alternatives to imprisonment, minimize the adverse effects of imprisonment, and improve offender employability.

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Correctional facilitiesCorrectional personnelImprisonmentEmploymentLeavePrisonersCommunity serviceSentencingUnemploymentEmployment training programs