September 12, 2016 Swift and Certain Approaches to Family Violence Sentencing http://www.sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au/news-media/news/council-receives-terms-reference-swift-and-certain-approaches-family-violence

The Victoria (Australia) government is considering implementing an SCF approach to family violence. The model would include behavioral contracts, swift and equitable enforcement of consequences for non-compliance, and a minimalistic approach to punishment.

September 6, 2016 Learning About Probation from Client Perspectives: Feedback from Probationers Served by Adult Redeploy Illinois-Funded Program Models http://icjia.state.il.us/articles/learning-about-probation-from-client-perspectives-feedback

A study in Illinois relates probationers' perspectives on several different supervision models.

September 1, 2016 Missing Fugitives: An Interactive Look at the Dangers of Losing Track of Probation and Parole Violators http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/missing-fugitives

Budgetary constraints and other factors can cause agencies to lose track of probation and parole violators, who may commit violent crimes. The Post-Gazette has published an interactive special report on the issue.

August 1, 2016 Swift, Certain, and Fair Sanctions: An Innovative New Programme or False HOPE? http://corrections.govt.nz/resources/research_and_statistics/journal/volume_4_issue_1_august_2016/swift%2c_certain_and_fair_sanctions_an_innovative_new_programme_or_false_hope.html

This article explores whether or not a Swift, Certain, Fair program would work in New Zealand. The differences between the New Zealand and US criminal justice systems, as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks of attempting an SCF-based program in another country, are discussed.

August 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform at the Crossroads http://www.trolp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FINAL-FORMAT-Malcolm_Website.pdf

This paper argues the merits of criminal justice reform, including allocating funds for treatment options for drug and alcohol-dependent individuals, and integrating SCF-based policies to incentivize completing drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.