Working Towards More Effective Correctional Programmes (From UNAFEI Material Produced During the 71st International Seminar and the 72nd International Training Course, P 127-141, 1986 -- See NCJ-106500)

• NCJ Number: 106509
• Author(s): T G Garner
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 15 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United Nations
• Note: For microfiche, see NCJ-106500.

Annotation

The former correctional services commissioner of Hong Kong examines the factors that should be considered in improving corrections and describes a Hong Kong program that he administered and that was designed to provide intensive correctional services and training to first offenders ages 21 to 24.

Abstract

Custodial sentences need to incorporate three factors: (1) deterrence for both the offender and for others, (2) punishment through the deprivation of liberty, and (3) protection for the community. Areas needing increased attention in corrections are the professionalization of correctional personnel, careful intake procedures for offenders, offender classification, provision of counseling, programs for physically and mentally handicapped inmates, and educational and vocational programs. Another focus of effort should be programs aimed at showing young male offenders that society will not tolerate their behavior. The program that the author introduced in Hong Kong is accomplishing this goal and has achieved an 86-percent success rate in terms of 3-year followup data. It emphasizes discipline, hard work, constant supervision, group counseling, remedial education, and aftercare.