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Abstract: 

The International Community Corrections Association (ICCA) recognizes community corrections as a vital component of the criminal justice system and an important and effective sentencing option. Community corrections refers to community-based services that occur outside of prison or jail and includes supervision and monitoring, treatment programs, comprehensive service provision, and community-based sanctions. Community corrections holds offenders accountable for their behavior and promotes long-term changes that will reduce the behaviors that lead to criminal behavior. ICCA is committed to a proven, evidence-based sentencing combination of monitoring, sanctions and treatment leading to the greatest possible impact on individual behavior, public safety, and reduced recidivism.

Keywords: Offender sentencing, criminal behavior, community corrections, monitoring sanctions, International Community Corrections Association (ICCA)

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