Correction Trend Evaluation

Corrections Trend Evaluation

Tiffany Wright

CJA/394

02/17/2013

Jack Mc Cllelland

Introduction

Correctional programs in this time are at a level of effectiveness that surpasses earlier expectations. Jurisdictions in the United States have other programs that use research based programs to educate, train and influence criminal offenders. “In the past correctional programs were a hit or miss proposal of programs that sounded good, but often just occupied time for the offenders. The past evolution occurred for many reasons” (Corrections Today, 2010). “One of our biggest mistakes was the claim that was made about 25 years ago that, nothing works in corrections, in terms of rehabilitation.” (Corrections Today, 2010). “This nationwide announced statement was eliminated from its context for some less honorable purposes, it did bring some attention to the conundrum that many prisons were not effective as change agents for offenders, but rather seemed only to serve the purpose of separating problems from society” (Corrections Today, 2010).

Correction Trend Evaluation

“8,228,700 adults were under correctional supervision (probation, parole, jail, or prison) in 2009.” (U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2010).

While this particular purpose was acceptable to many people in the community, the more idealistic leaders, both inside and outside of corrections, assumed that the only good thing that could ever result from the continuation of criminal behavior was considered job security for those that work in the criminal justice field. The efforts that were carried on were to increase the success rate of the programs were considered productive but not always successful. The fact that was beginning to show success rates was in and of itself was very important. The success rates led to other important milestones. Experimental based testimony was required for programs that were under consideration for implementation. “Researchers began to build research components...