DEVELOPMENT OF IMPRISONMENT IN SWEDEN

• NCJ Number: 30947
• Journal: Kriminologisches Journal Volume: 7 Issue: 4 Dated: (1975) Pages: 278-290
• Author(s): H HOFER
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 13 pages
• Corporate Author: Arbeitskreis Junger Kriminologen
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Historical Overview
• Language: German
• Country: West Germany (Former)

Annotation

ANALYSIS OF THE RAPID INCREASE IN THE USE OF IMPRISONMENT IN SWEDEN BETWEEN 1805 AND 1845 USING THE FACTORS OF INNOVATION, INCREASED SOCIAL CONTROL, LIBERTY DEPRIVATION AS A PENAL VALUE, AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION.

Abstract

THIS INCREASE IS SHOWN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CHANGES IN OTHER AREAS OF SWEDISH SOCIETY AT THAT TIME. ON THE BASIS OF THIS ANALYSIS A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE USE OF IMPROSONMENT IS PREDICTED FOR THE FUTURE. --IN GERMAN