1.

Introduction and Summary

i.

About this brief

ii.

Important Principles Relating to this Brief

iii.

Key Points and Recommendations

2.

Fair Treatment

i.

Correctional Investigator

ii.

Internal Investigations

iii.

Independent Adjudication for Segregation

iv.

Statutory Release with Residency

3.

Programs and Services

4.

Gradual Release and Successful Reintegration

i.

Prediction and Risk

ii.

How much do we underestimate success?

iii.

Should "high risk" offenders be eligible for gradual release programs?

5.

Gradual Release Decision-Making Criteria

i.

Problems with the Current Criteria for Release Decision Making

ii.

Proposed Criteria for Gradual Release Decision Making

iii.

Gradual Release Decision Making: Current and Proposed Criteria