A Profile Of Canadian Alternative Sentencing Programmes

"Profiles of Progress is not intended to be a detailed account of what is occuring in criminal justice in Canada; its aim is to provide the interested public with an overview of recent research and experimental projects in which the Programs Branch of the Ministry of the Solicitor Gereral of Canada has played a part"--Introduction.

This publication consists of two volumes. V.1 presents regional and case study reports; volume 2 presents a review of the literature and the International bibliography of alternatives to imprisonment, 1980-1989.

Report of the Commission's examination into sentencing process in Canada details problems with the process and the need for fundamental changes in its orientation and operation. Considers a broad range of concerns including an historical overview, public perception of sentencing equity, disparity of sentences, sentencing guidelines and implementation of reform.