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Circles of Support & Accountability: An evaluation of the pilot project in South-Central Ontario.

Wilson, Robin J.
June 4, 2015

Source: (2005) Ottowa: Correctional Services of Canada.

Further, a considerable harm reduction function has been noted in the COSA sample, in that
sexual reoffenses in this group were categorically less severe than prior offenses by the same
individual. This function was not observed in the matched comparison group. Overall, COSA
participants have been responsible for considerably less sexual, violent, and general offending in
comparison to their matched compatriots, ultimately contributing to savings both financially and,
more importantly, in regard to human suffering. (excerpt)

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