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Title Exploring alternatives to prison and probation [videorecording] / "Produced and written by Jeffrey Tuchman for the Public Agenda Foundation." -- Container./ Program notes on container.

Imprint New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2005, c1988.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 FSCC DVD Collection  DVD 365 EXP 2005    ---  Available
Description 1 videodisc (22 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary Explores the issues of prison overcrowding, "revolving door" justice, probation, and repeat offenses. Looks at a range of innovative alternatives to prison and probation which are being tried around the country. Shows alternative programs involving community service, restitution to victims, and house arrest. Examines the risks and costs, and the pros and cons of each alternative program.
System Details DVD format.
Subject Alternatives to imprisonment.
Prisons -- United States.
Community service (Punishment)
Probation -- United States.
Reparation (Criminal justice)
Genre/Form Documentary films.
Added Author Petzall, Jill Evans.
Rogers, Deeds.
Filmakers Library, inc.
Public Agenda Foundation.

 
    
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