NCJ Number
41009
Journal
Criminology Volume: 14 Issue: 4 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 449-460
Date Published
1977
Length
12 pages
Annotation
THIS STUDY EXAMINES PUBLIC VALUES REGARDING SEVERAL POPULAR CORRECTIONAL OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH OFFENDERS.
Abstract
DATA OBTAINED DEMONSTRATE TWO NORMATIVE CLUSTERS, ONE CONCERNED WITH RETRIBUTION AND ONE WITH REHABILITATION. EXAMINATION OF THE SOCIAL STATUS OF RESPONDENTS SUGGESTS A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND NORMS CONCERNING CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH ARE OUTLINED, AS WELL AS WAYS THAT CORRECTIONAL OFFICIALS COULD REDUCE PUBLIC RESISTANCE TO THE PROGRAMS FAVORED BY OFFICIALS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...KAP