Boot Camps/Shock Incarceration

These alternative incarceration facilities are characterized by an intensely regimented military style program of physical conditioning, manual labor, drill and ceremony and military-style obedience. Sentences typically last three to six months (National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 2002). A meta-analysis by Petersilia revealed that many boot camps are moving away from their strict militaristic structures and adding more therapeutic services. However, there has been little evaluation on the effectiveness of boot camps and shock incarceration specifically for hardcore drunk drivers.

Where to Go for More Information on Boot Camps/Shock Incarceration

The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2002. Website. Exhibit 4-1 Forms of Intermediate Sanctions.

Petersilia, J. December 1998. A decade of experimenting with intermediate sanctions: What have we learned? Federal Probation 62(2): 3–9.