NCJ Number
851
Date Published
1971
Length
30 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EASE THE TRANSITION FROM PRISON TO FREE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PRE-RELEASE PROGRAMS, WORK RELEASE, AND HALFWAY HOUSES.
Abstract
THE MAJORITY OF AGENCIES ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAMS REPORT THAT GRADUATED RELEASE IS BENEFICIAL TO THE OFFENDER AND TO SOCIETY AND SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THE AUTHOR WARNS, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT GRANDUATED RELEASE NOT BE UNNECESSARILY USED AS A FURTHER RESTRICTION UPON AN INDIVIDUAL WHO BY REASONABLE STANDARDS CAN BE DEEMED READY FOR GREATER FREEDOM. AN EXTENSIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY IS INCLUDED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT).