LOCKING UP 2 MILLION DWIS WOULD PUT A HUGE BURDEN ON THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM

To help communities manage the influx of DWI offenders into their correctional systems, the American Correctional Association (ACA) has prepared a series of five manuals describing the specialized needs of DWI offenders and suggesting ways communities can maximize the effectiveness while minimizing the costs of their correctional programs. The books were prepared under contract with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This article summarizes some of the ideas and suggestions contained in the manuals. In conclusion it is stated that establishing accepted relationships among fines, probation restrictions, community service, and incarceration will offer both courts and corrections officials maximum flexibility in dealing with the limitations of jail facilities. Thereby, communities can ensure that their correctional responses are both cost effective and appropriate.

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    National Safety Council

    444 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL  United States  60611
  • Authors:
    • Rauch, W H
  • Publication Date: 1985-9

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  • Pagination: 5 p.
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00453193
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 357
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM