NCJ Number
140956
Journal
Criminology Australia Volume: 3 Issue: 2 Dated: (September-October 1991) Pages: 21-24
Editor(s)
A Grant,
M Thompson
Date Published
1991
Length
4 pages
Annotation
This article describes prison-community relations in the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea.
Abstract
In China, the government has created an all-encompassing reeducation network, linking prisons to various elements of society including political, economic, administrative, educational, cultural, and legal organizations dedicated to transforming and rehabilitating offenders and to eliminating the conditions that foster criminal activity. To strengthen links between inmates and society, the Chinese prison authorities communicate with inmates' families, allow prisoners to meet with relatives several times a month, grant leave to prisoners with urgent family business, advocate stable family relationships, allow prisoners access to current affairs, and authorize outside activities for inmates. Correctional authorities in the Republic of Korea have instituted several policies designed to link correctional facilities with society. Prisoners' communication with persons outside the facility is achieved through permitted visits and correspondence. Members of educational and religious committees are encouraged to volunteer time to work with inmates. All prisoners are allowed access to newspapers, radio, and television. Some prisoners can have contact with society through study tours, furloughs, work release, and outside vocational training. 1 table