NCJ Number
35331
Editor(s)
J F S KING
Date Published
1976
Length
177 pages
Annotation
PAPERS PRESENTED AT A CONFERENCE IN ENGLAND EXPLORING THE ETHICS, RISKS, AND PRACTICALITIES OF CONTROLLING OFFENDERS OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS.
Abstract
TOPICS INCLUDE THE USE OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PROBATION OFFICERS, AND DAY TRAINING CENTERS AS ALTERNATIVES MEANS OF CONTROL. THE ROLES OF POLICE, HOSTELS, NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDERS ARE ALSO EXPLORED. FINALLY, THE ISSUE OF CONTROL VERSUS INFLUENCE IS DISCUSSED. EACH PAPER IS FOLLOWED BY A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION WHICH FOLLOWED ITS PRESENTATION.