NCJ Number
36063
Journal
BEWAHRUNGSHILFE Volume: 23 Issue: 2/3 Dated: (APRIL/JULY 1976) Pages: 126-133
Date Published
1976
Length
8 pages
Annotation
THE BOARD'S EFFECTIVENESS IN CARRYING OUT ITS TASK OF REHABILITATION IS LIMITED BECAUSE OF ITS CONTRADICTORY TASK OF MAINTAINING SECURITY AND CONTROL OVER THE PROBATIONERS.
Abstract
THE PROBATION CONTROL BOARD (FUEHRUNGSSAUFSICHTSSTELLE) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND COORDINATING THE PROGRAM OF SOCIAL TREATMENT AND SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR THE PROBATIONER. THE INCONSISTENT GOALS OF TREATMENT AND SECURITY REFLECT A MAJOR PROBLEM IN THE WEST GERMAN CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM SINCE THE CRIMINAL CODE REFORM OF 1975 MANDATED A GREATLY EXPANDED USE OF NON-INCARCERATIVE SANCTIONS. --IN GERMAN