Download or read book Smart Sentencing written by James M. Byrne and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992-08-20 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternatives to prison and incarceration are explored in this volume. The contributors discuss intensive probation supervision, electronic monitoring, home confinement, shock incarceration, day reporting centres, the use of fines, split sentencing and the controversial issues surrounding alternative punishments. In conclusion, they look at the future of intermediate sanctions considering the many questions posed by criminal justice professionals and students.