Parole Legislation Changes in South Australia Department of Correctional Services-office of Crime Statistics
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and additional staffing for the Office of Crime Statistics for a period of eight months specifically for this project. Interviews were conducted by Lorraine Green. Lesley Giles typed a large proportion of the report and clerical work was undertaken by Scharlene Lament. Leigh Roeger researched the sections on sentencing and recidivism and also assisted Lorraine Green with the computer analysis of interview data. Project directors were Dr.
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