根据新西兰的研究,社区刑期增加了收入. NZ study finds community sentences boost earnings vs prison terms.

新西兰的研究表明, 根据社区标准判刑的罪犯与短时间监禁者相比, 在长期内得更高. New Zealand research shows offenders receiving community-based sentences earn significantly more over time compared to those given short prison terms. 监管下的人员在工作中保持更好的状态, 在十年内收入上升了数千美元. Since a 2007 reform, those under supervision kept jobs better and saw earnings rise by thousands of dollars over ten years. 虽然轻微违法行为略有增加, 但没有证据表明重复犯罪率更高, 这意味着该方法可以改善财务结果而不危及公共安全. While minor violations increased slightly, there was no evidence of higher rates of serious reoffending, suggesting the approach improves financial outcomes without compromising public safety.