NCJ Number
95883
Journal
Criminologie Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Dated: (1984) Pages: 53-78
Date Published
1984
Length
27 pages
Annotation
Following a brief review of the criticism leveled at the definitions and use of dangerousness, this article examines how criminologists work with it on a daily basis within the adult justice system.
Abstract
It first describes the important place it occupies in their practice, notably in their work of evaluating and treating the clientele. Next the article analyzes the process by which criminologists effect the social reconstruction of their clients' dangerousness. Twenty references are given. (Author abstract modified)