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costs of community corrections  

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  • Individuals who are in charge of creating and paying for community corrections programs and policies need to be aware of the economic costs of these programs and the potential benefits that society will enjoy as a result. In traditional community corrections, there are three types of fiscal sanctions: restitution, community service, and fines. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community Corrections; Costs of Community Corrections]

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