Correctional programs and sanctions
that are imposed on convicts in residential or community set-up,
out of jail settings is community based corrections. The major
advantages of community based corrections are:
- This correction system is cost
efficient as it saves the cost involved for maintainence of the
convicts in jails
- Helps to reduce the overcrowding of
jails.
- Offers a wide range of
rehabilitation programs for the convicts.
- Provides employment to the
convicts
- Convicts can support their
family.
- Provides the convicts opportunities
to reintegrate with the society.
- Provides the convicts the help that
needed for drug addiction, for psychological disorders or their
physical ailments.
- Tries to treat the underlying
causes that promotes criminal behavior in the society.