NCJ Number
16399
Date Published
1971
Length
13 pages
Annotation
REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND LEGAL BASIS OF THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HOMES AND HOSTELS OF THE DANISH WELFARE SOCIETY.
Abstract
PROBATION HAS BEEN APPLIED IN DENMARK SINCE 1905 IN THE FORM USUALLY REFERRED TO AS THE CONTINENTAL SYSTEM, OR 'SURSIS' WHICH IS SUPERVISION AS AN ADJUNCT TO THE SUSPENSION OF EXECUTION OF A SENTENCE ALREADY PRONOUNCED. RULES ON RELEASE ON PAROLE WERE INTRODUCED BY THE DANISH PENAL CODE OF 1930 AND WERE AMMENDED IN 1956 AND 1965 GIVING HE INSTITUTION A WIDER FIELD OF APPLICATION. PROBATION AND AFTER-CARE SERVICES ARE ENTRUSTED TO THE DANISH WELFARE SOCIETY, A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION RECEIVING GRANTS IN AID FROM THE STATE.