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Criminological Case Evaluation and Sentencing Recommendation: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

NCJ Number
117444
Journal
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 33 Issue: 1 Dated: (April 1989) Pages: 77-83
Author(s)
G T Gitchoff; G E Rush
Date Published
1989
Length
7 pages
Annotation
The purpose of sentencing is to give convicted offenders their 'just desserts' and simultaneously provide the community with a sense of justice.
Abstract
In assessing sanctions, judges often have little data to support other than traditional sentencing models. Use of the Criminological Case Evaluation and Sentencing Recommendation provides the judiciary with in-depth background information and offers creative sentencing options. This procedure allows expanded remedial and rehabilitation efforts. (Author abstract)