Part-Time Jail Time: Jailors’ Perspectives on the Practice of Nonconsecutive Day Sentencing in Virginia

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 452-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blythe Alison Bowman Balestrieri
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Alternative Sentencing ◽  
Alternative Sanction ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Senate Bill ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Stakeholder Input ◽  
Regular Session

Jurisdictions across the Commonwealth of Virginia are working to broaden and refine the implementation of community-oriented alternative sentencing programs. From the perspective of practitioners, this article examines the statutory expansion of one such alternative sanction in Virginia—nonconsecutive day sentencing (“weekend” or “part-time” jail time)—as adopted in Senate Bill No. 36 during the General Assembly’s 2018 Regular Session. Presenting mixed-methods survey results from a large sample of correctional professionals across the Commonwealth, the study finds little practitioner support for the expanded application of weekend jail programming. Based on such stakeholder input, the article discusses anticipated adverse effects of the statutory amendments passed in SB36 and argues that practitioners, with the assistance of criminal justice researchers, must lend their expertise to legislators in policy development process from proposal through implementation.

Examining the Washington State Breastfeeding-Friendly Policy Development Process Using the Advocacy Coalition Framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 659-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley E. Steinman ◽  
Victoria Bradford ◽  
Emilee Quinn ◽  
Jennifer J. Otten ◽  
Jennifer McNamara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Advocacy Coalition Framework ◽  
Advocacy Coalition ◽  
Policy Development Process

A Study of the Alcohol Policy Development Process in the United States: Theory, Goals, and Methods

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas K. Greenfield ◽  
Norman Giesbrecht ◽  
Lee Ann Kaskutas ◽  
Suzanne Johnson ◽  
Lynn Kavanagh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
The United States ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
Policy Development Process

scholarly journals Exploring Equity and Inclusion in Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikenna D Ebuenyi ◽  
Emma M. Smith ◽  
Alister Munthali ◽  
Steven W. Msowoya ◽  
Juba Kafumba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Implementation Plan ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Inclusive Processes ◽  
Equity And Inclusion

Abstract Background: Equity and inclusion are important principles in policy development and implementation. The aim of this study is to explore the extent to which equity and inclusion were considered in the development of Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan. Methods: We applied an analytical methodology to review the Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan using the EquIPP (Equity and Inclusion in Policy Processes) tool. The EquIPP tool assesses 17 Key Actions to explore the extent of equity and inclusion. Results: The development of the Malawi National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan was informed by a desire to promote the rights, opportunities and wellbeing of persons with disability in Malawi. The majority (58%) of the Key Actions received a rating of three, indicating evidence of clear, but incomplete or only partial engagement of persons with disabilities in the policy process. Three (18%) of the Key Actions received a rating of four indicating that all reasonable steps to engage in the policy development process were observed. Four (23%) of the Key Actions received a score five indicating a reference to Key Action in the core documents in the policy development process. Conclusion: The development of disability policies and associated implementation strategies requires equitable and inclusive processes that consider input from all stakeholders especially those whose wellbeing depend on such policies. It is pivotal for government and organisations in the process of policy or strategy development and implementation, to involve stakeholders in a virtuous process of co-production – co-implementation – co-evaluation, which may strengthen both the sense of inclusion and the effectiveness of the policy life-cycle.

The Impact of the Official Information Act 1982 on the Policy Development Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Edward H. Poot
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
The Core ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Good Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Participation Theory ◽  
Official Information

<p>The Official Information Act was passed into statute in 1982. Among the purposes of the Act is the enhancement and respect for the law and the promotion of good government. The aim of this paper is to detennine, from a participation perspective, the impact of the Official Information Act 1982 on the core public sector policy process. The paper starts with a background to the Act before reviewing the expected and actual impact of the Act, as outlined in the literature. The policy making process in New Zealand' s core public sector is considered, highlighting opportunities for participation. Participation theory is discussed.  The research involves a survey across the core public sector to gain general views of the impact of the Act on the policy development process. The results are used as the basis for three in-depth case studies of core public sector agencies. The conclusions are that while the Act is an important instrument of accountability, the success of the Act in enabling more effective participation is not so clear. While information is more readily obtainable, technocratic officials and Ministers keen to control information impact on the ability of citizens to participate. It is concluded that for the Act to be of maximum benefit education of officials and a loosening on the control of information will be needed.</p>

The Alcohol Policy Development Process: Policymakers Speak

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas K. Greenfield ◽  
Suzanne P. Johnson ◽  
Norman Giesbrecht
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
Policy Development Process

scholarly journals The Power of Words: Bias and Assumptions in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melitta Hogarth
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Dominant Ideology ◽  
Educational Attainments ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Indigenous Voice ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
Power Of Words

This paper argues that genuine engagement and consultation is required where Indigenous voice is prevalent within the policy development process for true progress to be achieved in the educational attainments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It is important to note that there has been little critical analysis of policy discourses. More specifically, analysis of how language is used to maintain societal constructs. By providing an Indigenous standpoint, it is anticipated that this paper makes explicit to policymakers the bias and taken for granted assumptions held by those who produced it. This paper is derived from a larger project, namely my Masters of Education (Research) thesis (Hogarth, 2015). The major findings that emerged from the data included (a) the homogenous grouping of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, (b) the maintenance of the prevalent dominant ideology of a deficit view within policy and finally (c) the expectation of government of increased engagement and connections with and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in education without consideration of the detrimental effects of past policies and reforms. The potential implications of making explicit how language positions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ educational attainment can inform future policymaking and contribute to the struggle for self-determination.

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