NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CORRECTIONS

• NCJ Number: 9759
• Journal: Federal Probation Volume: 36 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1972) Pages: 3-9
• Author(s): R O NORRIS; R D KELDGORD
• Date Published: 1972
• Length: 7 pages
• Corporate Author: Administrative Office of the United States Courts
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THE CURRENT CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM IS DESCRIBED AND A PROPOSED MODEL FOR A MORE COORDINATED SYSTEM.

Abstract

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM STUDY CALL FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTAKE MACHINERY, REORDERING OF MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE AND COUNTIES, A NEW PLAN OF SUBSIDIZATION AND COST SHARING, FORMATION OF A SINGLE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, AND FORMATION OF LOCAL AND STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONS.