NCJ Number
43068
Journal
Prison Journal Volume: 56 Issue: 2 Dated: (AUTUMN-WINTER 1976) Pages: COMPLETE ISSUE
Date Published
1976
Length
46 pages
Annotation
THIS COLLECTION OF ESSAYS IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS: THE FIRST DEALS WITH STRUCTURES AND PROGRAMS, THE SECOND WITH PHILOSOPHY AND POLEMICS.
Abstract
THE ARTICLES IN PART I DISCUSS THE ROLE OF A PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL SERVICE AGENCY; DESCRIBE THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF CANADA, A NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS DEVOTED TO PREVENTING AND CONTROLLING CRIME, TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, AND TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO OFFENDERS; ADDRESS ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF MEMBERS OF CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS INTERESTED IN INITIATING A COMMUNITY SPONSOR PROGRAM, DESCRIBING ITS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF REHABILITATION OFFERING SOME GUIDELINES FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM. PART II RELATES THE HUMANE AND SANE APPROACH OF WEST GERMAN PRISONS; PRESENTS A STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE MORATORIUM ON PRISON CONSTRUCTION, SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION; AND PROVIDES THE PENNSYLVANIA PRISON SOCIETY ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS.