| Description | This evaluation considers the implementation, operation, estimated costs and preliminary outcomes of the Structured Deferred Sentence (SDS) pilots in Angus, Ayrshire and Highland. |
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| ISBN | 9780755970766 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | April 2008 |
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| Website Publication Date | April 15, 2008 |
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Katherine Macdivitt, Justice Analytical Services
ISBN 978 0 7559 7076 6 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
This document is also available in pdf format (448k)
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION, METHODS AND BACKGROUND
Introduction
Background to implementation
Methods
CHAPTER 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PILOTS
Take-up
Staffing
Promotion and awareness of SDS
Duration of orders
SDS offender profiles compared with target groups
Referral to SDS
Compliance
Factors facilitating / hindering implementation
Conclusions
CHAPTER 3: PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES
Benefits for offenders
Re-offending on SDS
Sentencing after SDS
Disposals after SDS
Conclusions
CHAPTER 4: PERCEPTIONS OF SDS
General perceptions
SDS vs. alternatives
Perceived advantages of SDS
Conclusions
CHAPTER 5: COSTS
CHAPTER 6: OVERALL CONCLUSIONS
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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