VIRGINIA - DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS, 1970-1974

• NCJ Number: 28859
• Author(s): ANON
• Date Published: 1973
• Length: 13 pages
• Corporate Author: Virginia Dept of Welfare
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Publication Type: Historical Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD 1970-1974 ARE COCUMENTED FOR THE DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES, AND THE PROBATION AND PAROLE BOARD.

Abstract

THE STATE PENITENTIARY IS BEING PHASED OUT AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS ARE BEING DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED. FOR THE FIRST TIME, INMATES WHO ARE DENIED PAROLE ARE GIVEN REASONS FOR THE DENIAL. OTHER DEVELOPMENTS ARE DISCUSSED.