NCJ Number
101069
Journal
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice Volume: 9 Issue: 2 Dated: (Winter 1985) Pages: 85-97
Date Published
1985
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This work undertakes to examine the potential use of home incarceration as an alternative sentence.
Abstract
Beginning with a theoretical consideration of the purposes of sentencing, it proceeds to an examination of home incarceration in terms of both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages include a good degree of fit with other alternatives, potential for use at various stages of the sentencing process, ease of initiation by either offender or official, reasonable expectation of adoption, and a history of latent use. Problems include both legal questions and administrative issues. Close examination indicates that home incarceration is well worth investigating as a viable sentencing alternative. (Publisher abstract)