NCJ Number
32323
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 39 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1975) Pages: 3-9
Date Published
1975
Length
7 pages
Annotation
THE AUTHOR FORESEES A 'HARD-LINE' ATTITUDE IN CORRECTIONS AS A PUBLIC RESPONSE TO THE CHRONICITY OF THE CRIME PROBLEM, AND URGES CORRECTIONAL LEADERS TO DEMAND REALISM IN PLANNING, HUMANISM IN MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC ALTRUISM.
Abstract
HE SEES A REVERSAL FROM THE REHABILITATIVE TREND WHICH WAS TENDING TOWARD DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION. HE DOUBTS THE EFFICACY OF INCREASED SEVERITY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND SAYS THAT IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE REHABILITATIVE IDEAL NOT BE LOST.