ABSTRACT
This book represents an effort by a number of leading criminologists to articulate a pragmatic crime policy for America—a policy that combines academic insights about crime prevention with the realities of contemporary politics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 3|23 pages
Prevention
The Cost-Effectiveness of Early Intervention as a Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime
chapter 4|35 pages
Alternative Sanctions
Diverting Nonviolent Prisoners to Intermediate Sanctions: The Impact on Prison Admissions and Corrections Costs
