NCJ Number
7434
Journal
Southern California Law Review Volume: 46 Issue: 1 Dated: (DECEMBER 1972) Pages: 1-11
Date Published
1972
Length
11 pages
Annotation
STATEMENT BY A FORMER SUPREME COURT JUSTICE CRITICIZES THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND MAKES SUGGESTIONS FOR REVISION AND MODERNIZATION
Abstract
HE RECOMMENDS THAT ALCOHOL ABUSE, PROSTITUTION, AND GAMBLING BE DECRIMINALIZED. POLICE DEPARTMENTS SHOULD BE CONSOLIDATED, AND THEIR MEMBERS GIVEN EXTENSIVE SPECIAL TRAINING SO THEY CAN TAKE ON THE ROLE OF FRIEND OF THE COMMUNITY. PRISON REFORM SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON THE FIRST OFFENDER.