From crime to sentence: trends in criminal justice 1986 to 1996 [rtf, 4.3 MB]
...However, there has been little emphasis on the evaluation of the benefits of these changes in sentencing practice for either the offender or the community. Also, these major trend changes are likely to have had a number of cost consequences. More resources are required to administer community-based sentences (and some diversion schemes) than are required to administer monetary penalties. The reduced use of fines may also result in a loss of revenue. As some community-based sentences and di...