NCJ Number
14916
Date Published
1972
Length
283 pages
Annotation
ADVOCATES FLEXIBILITY IN DEALING WITH OFFENDERS AS INDIVIDUALS TO ACCOMPLISH REHABILITATION WHILE MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ON CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR WHERE NEEDED.
Abstract
THE PRACTICE OF INDETERMINATE SENTENCING WITH MORE AUTHORITY ENTRUSTED TO CORRECTIONAL BOARDS FOR RELEASE DECISIONS IS PROPOSED. IT IS ARGUED THAT SUCCESSFUL REHABILITATION WILL THUS BE IMPLEMENTED WHILE UNREVISED CRIMINAL TENDENCIES WILL BE CONTROLLED INDEFINITELY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MORE ATTENTION BE GIVEN TO PREPARING THE PAROLEE TO REENTER THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT TAKE SERIOUSLY THE NEW PRESSURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A REFORMED LIFESTYLE.