NCJ Number
25578
Journal
American Bar Association Journal Volume: 60 Dated: (AUGUST 1974) Pages: 947-950
Date Published
1974
Length
4 pages
Annotation
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOME CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES AND INNOVATIONS IN WEST GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, AND SWEDEN BY AN AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL PRACTITIONER WHO VISITED SOME EUROPEAN PROGRAMS.
Abstract
PROGRAMS DESCRIBED INCLUDE A SHORT-TERM, MINIMUM SECURITY PRISON, WORK RELEASE, USE OF FINES RATHER THAN INCARCERATION, AND PRISON EQUIPMENT FOR WORK AND STUDY PROGRAMS. TRENDS IN EUROPEAN CORRECTIONS ARE COMPARED WITH THOSE IN THE UNITED STATES.