Intermediate sanctions are defined as correctional options that are less restrictive than jail or prison sentences but more restrictive than standard probation or parole. Halfway houses or community correction centers are often used as intensive supervision treatment facilities that house both probationers and parolees. The primary forms of intermediate sanctions include halfway houses, boot-camps, intensive supervision programs, home confinement, electronic monitoring and monetary penalties. The use of intermediate sanctions as a form of punishment has a very long history. As a benefit, intermediate sanctions alleviate prison overcrowding by allowing more offenders to participate in programs designed to reform the offender while the offender lives as a part of the community. Additionally, intermediate sanctions help to reduce recidivism or repeated criminal behavior.
Using the information from your text respond to each of the questions listed below and respond to at least one (1) of your fellow student’s responses by 11:59pm on or before 4/6/2024. Be sure to # your responses for each question. Remember that your response and your response to your fellow student is graded on substance and grammar.
1. List and describe the 3 intensive supervision probation models
2. Identify and describe at least 4 (four) ISP program features
3. Give a supportive argument for or against electronic monitoring and include at least 2 key points
