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The Montana Department of Corrections enhances public safety, promotes positive change in offender b 2026

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The document outlines the process and purpose of the Accountability Letter Bank managed by the Montana Department of Corrections, which allows offenders to write letters to their victims as part of their rehabilitation. It emphasizes the importance of confidentiality for victims' information, the screening of letters for inappropriate content, and the voluntary nature of receiving these letters. The document also discusses restorative justice programs available to victims, such as Victim-Offender Dialogue and Victim Impact Panels, aimed at promoting healing and accountability.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the offender's name and prison number if known in the designated fields. This information is crucial for identification.
Fill in the crime(s) committed by the offender. This section helps provide context for the accountability letter process.
Complete your current address, including city, state, and ZIP code. Ensure this information is accurate as it is necessary for notifications regarding letters.
Provide your phone number and email address for further communication from the Victim Programs Manager.
Sign and date the form at the bottom to confirm your understanding of the confidentiality agreement regarding your information.
Finally, mail this completed form to the Montana Department of Corrections at the provided address to ensure it reaches the Victim Programs Manager.

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What are the 4 goals of corrections?

The central purpose of corrections is to carry out the criminal sentence. The term corrections usually refers to any action applied to offenders after they have been convicted and implies that the action is corrective or meant to change offenders ing to societys needs.

Which goal of corrections focuses on preparing the offender for return to the community unmarred by further criminal behavior?

The goal of corrections that focuses on preparing the inmate to return to the community and not commit more crime is referred to as Reintegration.

What is the recidivism rate in Montana?

In relation to the chart above, recidivism is defined as a return to prison, for any reason, within three years of leaving. Montanas recidivism rate for the FY 19 cohort was 36.8 percent as compared with the national rate of 44 percent.

What is the main goal of the corrections system quizlet?

Deterrence and Incapacitation Individuals behind bars cannot commit additional crime this is incarceration as incapacitation. Before someone commits a crime, he or she may fear incarceration and thus refrain from committing future crimes this is incarceration as deterrence.

Which goal of corrections focuses on preparing the offender?

Reintegration - A goal of corrections that focuses on preparing the offender for a return to the community.