recidivism. One difficulty with understanding the effectiveness of halfway houses may be within their 
funding. As stated, there are numerous revenue streams for the creation and management of a halfway 
house, to include for-profit agencies. This design may override the design of providing the level of care 
comprehensive enough to match the level of need by the individuals in the halfway houses. As with the other 
intermediate sanctions, it is important to note that using the principles of effective intervention are among 
the driving causes of their success. 
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