Tackling Prison Overcrowding

Author : Hough, Mike,Allen, Rob,Enver Solomon
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1847421105

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Tackling Prison Overcrowding by Hough, Mike,Allen, Rob,Enver Solomon Pdf

"Tackling Prison Overcrowding is a response to controversial proposals and sentencing set out in by Lord Patrick Carter's review of prisons, published in 2007." "This book comprises nine chapters by leading academic experts, who expose the proposals of the Carter Review to critical scrutiny. They take the Carter Report to task for construing the problems too narrowly, in terms of efficiency and economy, and for failing to understand the wider issues of justice that need addressing. They argue that the crisis of prison overcrowding is first and foremost a political problem - arising from penal populism - for which political solutions need to be found."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1412651769

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Prison Overcrowding and Prison Population Inflation by Council of Europe Pdf

Author : Roger Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681461007

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Prison Conditions by Roger Smith Pdf

Every day, citizens of the United States and Canada see television dramas and movies about criminals and prisons, but the real world of incarceration remains hidden from most people's experience. This book explores the realities of overcrowding, disease, violence, and abuse in penal institutions. It considers multiple perspectives: that of social scientists, victims, prison workers, and the prisoners themselves. This look behind the bars of North America's incarceration facilities is often disturbing, yet it is well documented and thought provoking. Prison Conditions shows the tough realities, offering a well-balanced perspective on some of the most vital issues confronting society today.

Author : Prison Reform Trust (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Prison administration
ISBN : OCLC:31738920

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Prison Overcrowding by Prison Reform Trust (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Stephen D. Gottfredson,Sean Mcconville
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1987-06-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780313254871

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America's Correctional Crisis by Stephen D. Gottfredson,Sean Mcconville Pdf

These essays treat the legal, financial, ethical, political, institutional, and social dimensions of the most important element of America's correctional crisis: prison overcrowding. The collection may become a standard work in the field, especially for those who question the feasibility and wisdom of building more prisons. The need for rational policy-making that links prison sentences with available prison space comes through clearly and forcefully. Chapters by well-known authorities describe the extent of overcrowding in prisons and jails, review current law regarding the constituitonality of overcrowded prison facilities, and summarize research on causes and consequences. . . . Highly recommended. Choice Because of the recent explosion in the American prison population, which has risen more than 40 percent in just six years, overcrowding has reached crisis proportions and conditions within prisons continue to deteriorate. This book takes a close look at the policy implications of that crisis, addressing constitutional issues, economic and political questions, and a wide range of possible long- and short-term solutions. Written by some of the most experienced academics and consultants now working the field, it provides a theoretical orientation and up-to-date factual background for each of the issues and practical policy alternatives that are studied.

Author : Coyle, Andrew,Fair, Helen,Jessica Jacobson,Roy Walmsley
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447331759

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Imprisonment Worldwide by Coyle, Andrew,Fair, Helen,Jessica Jacobson,Roy Walmsley Pdf

How many people are imprisoned across the globe? What factors can help explain variations in the use of imprisonment in different countries? What ethical considerations should apply to the way imprisonment is used? Providing a comprehensive account of prison populations worldwide, this new work links prison statistics from the last 15 years with considerations of how prisons and prison populations are managed. With commentary from its well-known, respected authors on what is meant by an ethical approach to the use of imprisonment, and how this can be sustained in ever more challenging social, economic and political environments, this book is a major contribution to the knowledge of those currently debating prisons and the use of imprisonment, whether from academic, policy, practitioner, activist or lay perspectives. Its accessible, informative infographics also make it an engaging read and a valuable teaching resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in criminology, law, political science and public policy.

Author : Joe Levenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Prisons
ISBN : 0946209618

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Prison Overcrowding by Joe Levenson Pdf

Author : Dirk Van Zyl Smit,United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : UCBK:C104873017

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Handbook of Basic Principles and Promising Practices on Alternatives to Imprisonment by Dirk Van Zyl Smit,United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Pdf

Introduces the reader to the basic principles central to understanding alternatives to imprisonment as well as descriptions of promising practices implemented throughout the world. This handbook offers information about alternatives to imprisonment at various stages of the criminal justice process.

Author : Ruth Morris
Publisher : Oakville, Ont. : Mosaic Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015015515896

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Crumbling Walls-- by Ruth Morris Pdf

Author : Alva W. Stewart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Prisons
ISBN : 0890280312

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Prison Overcrowding by Alva W. Stewart Pdf

Author : Curt Taylor Griffiths
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Correctional institutions
ISBN : 0973043288

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Strategies and Best Practices Against Overcrowding in Correctional Institutions by Curt Taylor Griffiths Pdf

The "Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners", adopted by the UN in 1955, focus on the conditions of detention and set out the requirements for prisoner accommodation and living conditions.2 Prison overcrowding may jeopardize the rights of prisoners, such as the right to health. [...] The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a legally-binding instrument that sets out a number of state obligations with respect to the treatment of juveniles.13 and, among the rules of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the administration of Juvenile Justice are: Rule 7. Rights of Juveniles 7.1 Basic procedural safeguards such as the presumption of innocence, the right to be notified of th [...] The shift from indeterminate to determinate sentencing and the increase in the number of mandatory minimum sentences in a number of States in the United States have increased the numbers of persons sent to prison and the length of time prisoners must serve prior to release (Sloth- Nielsen and Ehlers, 2005). [...] This highlights the importance of educating the community about the limitations of imprisonment as a response to persons in conflict with the law and the value, and effectiveness, of non-custodial measures. [...] In addressing the impact of lengthy delays in prosecuting accused persons, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (2008) has stated, In the interests of justice, trials must be speedy otherwise fairness is deemed to be eroded...The sum effect of the ramifications of delayed prosecutions is the erosion of faith in the law and the undermining of the rule of law.

Author : Curt Taylor Griffiths,Yvon Dandurand,Danielle Murdoch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Crime prevention
ISBN : UCBK:C099187307

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The Social Reintegration of Offenders and Crime Prevention by Curt Taylor Griffiths,Yvon Dandurand,Danielle Murdoch Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Prisons
ISBN : OCLC:11855320

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Rhode Island's Overcrowded Prisons by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vivienne Chin
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211302927

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Handbook for Prison Leaders by Vivienne Chin Pdf

The Handbook focuses on an overview of key issues which should be of concern to prison managers and the reforms they must often engage in and promote as prison leaders. It is meant to support a basic five-day training workshop for prison officials responsible for leading and managing prisons in developing and post-conflict countries. It is aimed to explore and understand practical ways in which prison leaders can more effectively implement international standards and norms in the institutions for which they are responsible. The Handbook and the workshop curriculum provide a template to help leaders identify the changes required in their environment and to reflect on the challenges they are likely to encounter in bringing about these changes.

Author : Council of Europe. Committee of Ministers
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789287159823

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European Prison Rules by Council of Europe. Committee of Ministers Pdf

This publication examines the rules in force in Europe governing prisons and the treatment of prisoners, including the use of force, the selection of prison staff and the protection of prisoners' human rights, based on Recommendation Rec (2006) 2 on the European Prison Rules (which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in January 2006). It contains the text of the recommendation with a detailed commentary on it, together with a report which considers recent developments and analyses the effectiveness of these rules and of imprisonment as a form of punishment.