NCJ Number
25943
Journal
Howard Journal of Penology and Crime Prevention Volume: 14 Issue: 1 Dated: (1974) Pages: 85-93
Date Published
1974
Length
9 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF FIVE FACTORS SURROUNDING THE RELATIONS OF A TOTAL INSTITUTION SUCH AS A PRISON WITH THE REST OF SOCIETY WHICH CAN DETERMINE THE INSTITUTION'S INCOME LEVEL AND THEREFORE ITS DISCULTURATION EFFECT ON INMATES.
Abstract
THE FACTORS EXAMINED INCLUDE RESOURCES DEVOTED TO SECURITY, THE STIGMA ATTACHED TO INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF THE INSTITUTIONAL. ENVIRONMENT, TYPE OF TREATMENT OFFERED, AND LENGTH AND DEGREE OF ISOLATION.