An Analysis of Offender Based Reentry Programs Impact on Crime Rates
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https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.712.9500Keywords:
: Crime rates, Offender Based Treatment Programs, Crime Reduction, Crime Prevention, Reentry Programs.Abstract
This case study was based upon the crime reduction efforts of an offender-based treatment coalition in St. Johns County, Florida. The study used a multi-tool qualitative data gathering method to understand if the coalition contributed to crime reductions locally. The research findings concluded that the St. Johns County Re-entry Coalition did positively contribute to crime reductions in the county.
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