Sharpening the Watchdog's Teeth: A Case for Retention of the Dual Role of Boards of Visitors in Penal Establishments

• NCJ Number: 129054
• Journal: Howard Journal Volume: 29 Issue: 4 Dated: (November 1990) Pages: 261-278
• Author(s): D J Cornwell
• Date Published: 1990
• Length: 18 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Since, the mid-1970s, the writers of a number of widely-publicized reports and journal articles have sought to make a case of the supervisory and adjudicative roles of Boards of Visitors within penal establishments on the premise that the dual functions are incompatible.

Abstract

In this article the author traces the history of this development and presents a case component of due process within prison regime management. 19 references (Author abstract)