What is Shock Incarceration?
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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Understanding Shock Incarceration
This chapter delves into shock incarceration, distinguishing it from traditional incarceration and tracing its origins to the early 1980s. It discusses the potential benefits and challenges of this alternative sentencing option, particularly for nonviolent offenders, while highlighting issues of coercion and the role of public defenders. The chapter emphasizes the need for early intervention and community investment to address youth crime while examining the effectiveness of shock incarceration programs across different states.
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