Lost in the myths of crime: the use of penal custody for male juveniles, 1969 to 1993

Article Abstract:

Increases in penal custody for male juvenile offenders between 1969 and 1993 can be largely attributed to decreases in social services and the politicization of criminal issues as government officials exploited national fears of crime and criminals. Evidence suggests that long term incarceration and more severe punishments of male youths are doing nothing to deter criminal activity and only contribute to prison overcrowding. Issues of criminal justice should be considered a social crisis rather than a popular tool of politicians.

Social aspects, Correctional institutions, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Juvenile corrections, Juvenile delinquency, Juvenile justice, Administration of, Administration of juvenile justice

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Penal policy file no.74: April-June 1999

Article Abstract:

Reports and inspections of prisons and prison policy in the UK are discussed. Reports concerning prison inspections, correctional personnel, and penal reform pressure groups are summarized.

United Kingdom, Reports, Prisons, Inspection, Criminal law, Correctional personnel

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