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DO PRISONS HAVE A FUTURE

NCJ Number
4407
Journal
KEY ISSUES Volume: 2 Dated: (1965) Pages: 69-80
Author(s)
D SZABO
Date Published
1965
Length
12 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF NEEDED PENAL REFORMS.
Abstract
DUE TO THE OPPOSING PENAL PRINCIPLES OF REHABILITATION VS. SOCIETAL PROTECTION, THERE IS PUBLIC CONFUSION OVER THE ROLE OF PUNISHMENT AND THE NEED FOR SOCIETY TO ASSIMILATE ITS CRIMINALS.