NCJ Number
19478
Date Published
1975
Length
588 pages
Annotation
THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEXTBOOK IS TO EXPLORE THE GAP WHICH EXISTS BETWEEN MYTH AND REALITY AMONG CORRECTIONAL COMPONENTS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Abstract
BEGINNING WITH AN INQUIRY INTO THE PUBLIC'S ATTITUDE TOWARD JUSTICE, THIS TEXTBOOK PRESENTS A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THE COMPONENTS OF JUSTICE. THEN THE EVOLUTION OF CORRECTIONS IS PRESENTED IN DETAIL. OTHER CHAPTERS DISCUSS THE ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF JAILS IN AMERICA, ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION, PROBATION, PAROLE, PRISON MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS, AND PROGRAMS, AND WORK FOR PRISONERS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)