LAW - EXCESSIVE PROMISE AND INADEQUATE FULFILLMENT

• NCJ Number: 38977
• Author(s): L G FORER
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 24 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: SPEECH GIVEN AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY, THE CONCORD, JUNE 15, 1976

Annotation

A SPEECH DELIVERED AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY CONCERNING PUBLIC DISSATISFACTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

Abstract

POINTS MADE IN THIS SPEECH REVOLVE AROUND A DESIRE FOR REVITALIZATION OF LAW AND PUBLIC FAITH IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE SPEAKER SUGGESTED LIMITING THE ROLE OF THE COURTS AND SEEKING THE AID OF VOLUNTARY, NON-LEGAL AGENCIES TO SOLVE MANY PROBLEMS IN FAMILY RELATIONS, PSYCHIATRY, EDUCATION, AND INDUSTRY. THE BASIC IMPORT OF THE SPEECH CENTERED AROUND THE THEORY THAT MAJOR PUBLIC CONCERN AROSE FROM THE OPERATION OF CRIMINAL LAW IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE AUTHOR OF THIS SPEECH ADVOCATES SUPPLYING EFFECTIVE DETERRENTS TO CRIME AS A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...KAP