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Alternative Measures and Local Communities

NCJ Number
90770
Journal
Rassegna penitenziaria e criminologica Issue: 3-4 Dated: (July-December 1979) Pages: 175-189
Author(s)
C Coppola
Date Published
1979
Length
15 pages
Annotation
The article argues in favor of community-based alternatives to institutionalization.
Abstract
These alternatives will bring 'criminal justice' under the responsibility of the larger social service perspective instead of being isolated in the judicial realm. Six footnotes are included.

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