Source: (2007) New York, NY: Council of State Governments Justice Center.
The first report of its kind,
Repaying Debts offers practical advice to lawmakers, corrections administrators,
court personnel, child support enforcement officials, victim
advocates, and other professionals who want to ensure that people
released from prisons and jails meet these financial obligations.
This summary provides an overview of the full report, including
highlights of relevant research, policies that should guide an initiative
to improve the likelihood that people released from prisons and
jails or under criminal justice supervision will successfully meet their
court-ordered financial obligations, and practical recommendations for
implementing those policies. It also includes examples from a variety
of cities, counties, and states that may provide valuable ideas for other
policymakers to tailor to their own efforts. (excerpt)
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