NCJ Number
4413
Journal
KEY ISSUES Volume: 2 Dated: (1965) Pages: 24-32
Date Published
1965
Length
9 pages
Annotation
EXAMINATION OF THE INCONSISTENT LOGIC SOCIETY USES TO JUSTIFY THE IMPRISONMENT OF OFFENDERS WITH ALTERNATIVES.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR COUNTERS ARGUMENTS OF RETALIATION, DETERRENCE, PROTECTION OF SOCIETY, AND REHABILITATION AS VALID RATIONALIZATIONS. HE OFFERS ALTERNATIVES SUCH AS PREVENTIVE DELINQUENCY PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT, GENERAL YOUTH SERVICES, AND COMPREHENSIVE CASEWORK.