NCJ Number
31194
Date Published
1974
Length
8 pages
Annotation
MAJOR FEATURES OF THE SOVIET SYSTEM OF DECRIMINALIZATION THROUGH SUSPENSION OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION.
Abstract
IN THE CASE OF SOME OFFENSES ONLY RECIDIVISTS ARE HELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE. OFFENDERS ARE FREQUENTLY RELEASED IN CUSTODY OF THE ORGANIZATION WHERE THEY WORK IN WHICH CASES SOCIAL PRESSURE IS USED AS A MEANS OF REHABILITATION. SOME SENTENCING STATISTICS ARE INCLUDED. --IN FRENCH