NCJ Number
30388
Date Published
1973
Length
0 pages
Annotation
A DRAMA GROUP COMPRISED OF INMATES AND EX-INMATES FROM LORTON REFORMATORY (D.C.'S CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN VIRGINIA) PERFORMS SKETCHES ABOUT LIFE IN PRISON AND FIELDS QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Abstract
THE SKETCHES ARE CONCERNED WITH BRUTALITY AND FUTILITY IN PRISON LIFE, AND THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS TO THE INMATES. THE QUESTIONS TOUCH UPON THE EXISTENCE AND VALUE OF REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS, FURLOUGHS, VIOLENCE, AND APATHY.