NCJ Number
11639
Journal
Judicature Volume: 56 Issue: 10 Dated: (MAY 1973) Pages: 422-426
Date Published
1973
Length
5 pages
Annotation
BRIEF ACCOUNT AND DENUNCIATION OF HIS PRISON EXPERIENCE AT LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA BY JAMES HOFFA.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR RECALLS THE DEHUMANIZING EXPERIENCE OF INSTITUTIONALIZATION FROM ENTRANCE TO PAROLE. HE CITES OVERCROWDING, MIXING OF ALL TYPES OF OFFENDERS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AS AREAS WHERE REFORM IS NEEDED. HE ALSO CRITICIZES THE PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE PAROLE BOARD.