Pamela Metzger is the author of this chapter on Criminal Justice Reform in volume titled Transforming Criminal Justice: An Evidence-Based Agenda for Reform:
In this chapter the author begins with a brief summary of the rural demographic and economic trends that help shape rural criminal systems. Then, rural criminal justice systems are defined and described by their operational characteristics: geographic isolation, small scale, and professional scarcity. The author offers two examples of how the challenges of rural criminal justice short-change rural residents and communities. To underscore the national importance of investing in rural justice reform, the author highlights how rural jails and prisons impact the entire nation. Finally, the chapter concludes with three big ideas for advancing criminal justice reform in rural settings.
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