NCJ Number
125197
Journal
Corrections Today Volume: 52 Issue: 4 Dated: (July 1990) Pages: 80,82,84
Date Published
1990
Length
3 pages
Annotation
The biggest considerations when choosing an electronically monitored house arrest (EMHA) system are the amount of time and effort the agency is willing to expend and the amount of money it has to buy equipment.
Abstract
To date, there have been very few new offenses committed by offenders on EMHA, when the program was operating properly. As long as the classification and selection process is controlled and realistic, the number of new crisis-creating offenses seems minimal. A correctional agency considering an EMHA system needs to follow certain guidelines. First, it is vital to determine exactly how many offenders the system will handle. Each offender's background should also be considered and qualification standards should be set before consideration for the program. Also, it should be decided whether enough offenders qualify for the program under the participation standards to justify the time and effort needed to develop the program. It is also necessary to establish a set of goals so the program's success can be studied. These studies may be useful in getting funds. If home monitoring programs are well designed and are operated professionally and effectively, almost any EMHA system can be used.