NCJ Number
32669
Journal
Political Quarterly Volume: 47 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY-MARCH 1976) Pages: 71-81
Date Published
1976
Length
11 pages
Annotation
AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS OF ENGLAND'S RADICAL ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON (RAP) GROUP AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CORRECTIONAL REFORM.
Abstract
RAP, STARTED IN 1970, RELIES FOR FUNDING ON THE CHRISTIAN ACTION GROUP, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. RAP HAS HELPED IN THE INSTITUTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDERS WHICH ALLOW OFFENDERS TO WORK AS MUCH AS 240 HOURS IN PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. NEW DIRECTIONS FOR RAP ARE DISCUSSED.