NCJ Number
92484
Journal
Howard Journal of Penology and Crime Prevention Volume: 22 Issue: 3 Dated: (1983) Pages: 148-167
Date Published
1983
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This paper discusses contemporary developments in penal policy and practice in the light of Professor Stanley Cohen's 'Punitive City' concept.
Abstract
It is shown that there is little evidence of a 'transformation' in either ideology or practice away from custodial modes of control. Short custodial sentences have much support and, as Cohen suggested, supposed 'alternatives' often do not displace custody. For the foreseeable future it is likely that non-custodial controls will be relatively cost-effective, rather simple and overtly punitive or reparative in aim: it is highly improbable that they will as Professor Cohen suggests, be oriented towards a 'social-work' rationale of 'treatment'. (Author abstract)