NCJ Number
16540
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 38 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1974) Pages: 43-46
Date Published
1974
Length
4 pages
Annotation
CRITIQUE OF THE PHILOSOPHY THAT THE BUSINESS OF CORRECTIONS SHOULD BE REHABILITATION BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AT THIS STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REHABILITATE OFFENDERS.
Abstract
WE SHOULD CONFINE FEWER PEOPLE AND THAT THE PHILOSOPHY OF CONFINEMENT SHOULD BE DETERRENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THE PROTECTION OF SOCIETY--NOT REHABILITATION. IN ADDITION, ADEQUATE TRAINING OR REHABILITATION CENTERS SHOULD BE OPERATED BY OTHER AGENCIES TO SERVICE THOSE OFFENDERS WHOSE OFFENSES ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFICIENCIES. THESE AGENCIES MAY BE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, WELFARE, EDUCATIONAL, OR EVEN PRIVATE AGENCIES. FURTHER, WHENEVER A PERSON IS CONFINED HE SHOULD BE PROVIDED THE PROTECTION, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD REFLECT OUR BELIEF IN THE DIGNITY AND NATURE OF MAN. THE AUTHOR PROPOSES THAT A NATIONAL INMATE BILL OF RIGHTS BE PREPARED, AND ALL STATES BE URGED TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT IT. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)