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University of Georgia: Does Court-ordered Community Service Work?
July 30, 2026
ATHENS, Georgia, July 30 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:

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Does court-ordered community service work?

New study finds it isn't cheaper and the 'rehabilitation' effect is questionable

By Caroline Paczkowski

For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individu . . .

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