NCJ Number
25942
Journal
Howard Journal of Penology and Crime Prevention Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Dated: (1974) Pages: 78-85
Date Published
1974
Length
8 pages
Annotation
ASSERTION THAT VARIOUS FORMS OF ILLITERACY DISPOSE CERTAIN MEMBERS OF SOCIETY TOWARDS A CRIMINAL CAREER.
Abstract
FOUR AREAS IN WHICH THE BRITISH HOME OFFICE CAN WORK TO COMBAT ILLITERACY AMONG PRISONERS AND RAISE THE READING STANDARDS OF THE GENERAL POPULATION ARE DESCRIBED. THESE FOUR AREAS INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF THE DISABILITY, TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING, TEACHING METHODS AND MATERIALS, AND RESEARCH.