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The Language of Criminal Justice: An Essay in Clarification (Policy Analysis).

Authors :
Eisenman, Russell
Source :
ETC: A Review of General Semantics. Spr 1995 52(1):80-86.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Discusses the language of criminal justice ("rehabilitation" and "incapacitation") and public policy. Uses statistics from the United States Bureau of Justice to show that United States society deals with convicted felons with an approach that does not put much emphasis on either rehabilitation or incapacitation. (SR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0014-164X
Volume :
52
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
ETC: A Review of General Semantics
Notes :
Journal availability: Intl. Society for General Semantics, Box 728, Concord, CA 94522.
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ511567
Document Type :
Reports - Evaluative<br />Journal Articles