NCJ Number
2273
Date Published
1971
Length
510 pages
Annotation
A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF CANADA.
Abstract
ESSAYS INCLUDED DIFFER IN OPINION, BUT PRESENT A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF THE CANADIAN SYSTEM. THE INTENTION OF THE BOOK IS TO STIMULATE THE SEARCH FOR SOUNDER KNOWLEDGE. TOPICS COVER THE DEFINITIONS OF CRIME AND THEORIES AND HISTORY OF PUNISHMENT, THE ENFORCEMENT OF MORALS AND WELFARE, SOURCES OF ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR (CAUSATION THEORIES), CRIME AND DELINQUENCY STATISTICS OF CANADA, CRIMINAL LEGISLATION IN CANADA, CANADIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT, ADULT, JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURTS, VARIOUS ARTICLES ON CORRECTIONS IN CANADA, CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT, SPECIAL TREATMENT OF ADDICTS, ALCOHOLICS AND SEX OFFENDERS, AND PENAL REFORM IN CANADA. A LISTING OF CANADIAN FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE PRESENTED IN THE APPENDIX.