Use of Imprisonment - Essays in the Changing State of English Penal Policy

In the previous few years English penal policy had undergone considerable change. Originally published in 1975, the contributors to this book focus on the use of imprisonment in such a time of transition, and examine various aspects of penal policy - administrative, organizational, staffing, legal, philosophical.

List of contents

Notes on Contributors. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Prisoners and the Law Graham Zellick 2. Administration: Staff Structure and Training Today Norman Jepson 3. Aspects of the Psychology of Imprisonment Mark Williams 4. The Imprisonment of Females Frances Heidensohn 5. Custodial Alternatives Hugh J. Klare 6. Alternatives to Imprisonment Keith Hawkins 7. Tactics of Reform Martin Wright 8. Future Prospects of Imprisonment in Britain Seaìn McConville. Suggested Further Reading.

Summary

In the previous few years English penal policy had undergone considerable change. Originally published in 1975, the contributors to this book focus on the use of imprisonment in such a time of transition, and examine various aspects of penal policy – administrative, organizational, staffing, legal, philosophical.

Product details

• Authors: Sean Mcconville
• Assisted by: Seán McConville (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.10.2023
• EAN: 9781032568775
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3256877-5
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Prison and Prisoners
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, Penology and punishment, Prisons, Sentencing & punishment, Sentencing and punishment, Criminal justice law