The field of corrections is anticipating a change in the present system of releasing inmates from prison. This new development has been described in a variety of terms. However, for purposes of this study, it will be referred to as "The Mandatory Release System". This concept is defined as " a system whereby those inmates who are not granted regular parole, have the opportunity to accept release, after serving three-quarters of their sentence, provided they accept supervision for the statutory remission period of their sentence." The most logical structure to accommodate and implement this change is the National Parole Board. Since there is presently a general lack of knowledge in this area, considerable research is required to identify the implications of such a proposal. The authors have chosen to focus upon the cost and manpower requirements essential in providing a supervision program. The study is based on the premise that supervision is a major factor in the rehabilitation of the offender. Furthermore, it offers additional protection to the community by the reduction of recidivism. By utilizing present data and knowledge available, an estimate was made of the number of inmates who will be affected by this change. These calculations were used to determine the manpower and cost required for differential models of supervision based on the number of hours spent with the releasee. Recommendations arising out of the findings of the study were many and varied. The principle recommendation being in order to make better use of similar programs in existence a more effective gathering and co-ordination of statistical data is necessary. This study intends to fulfil a dual purpose: that of fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Social Work thesis as well as intending to provide useful information to those government administrators who will be concerned with the implementation of this new legislation. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate

published_or_final_version / Public Administration / Master / Master of Public Administration

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This thesis is concerned with the problems of men discharged from prison on parole. The objective is to describe the broad contours of the subject and then to identify within these limits those problems of the parolee which appear most likely to affect his chances of successful rehabilitation. The major defects in our present system of parole are reviewed and some suggestions are offered for further research. This study is primarily exploratory in nature, as no attempt has been made to submit precisely formulated hypotheses to exact verification procedures. Ten major problems thought to be common to all parolees, their causes and their many ramifications are discussed. Extensive reference is made to previously published analyses of this subject. To supplement this discussion, various leaders in the field of after-care and several parolees were interviewed to provide further information for the analysis and illustration of the ten problem areas explored. The evidence gathered indicates that of the ten problem areas discussed, the problems of reintegration into the family and the community pose the greatest difficulty to the parolee and the after-care agencies; and that the other problems discussed serve in the main only to complicate these two critical areas. The study indicates that the key to solving these problems hinges on the parolee's mental picture of himself, which has been warped by his prison experiences. The study shows also that, contrary to public belief, rehabilitation generally starts only when the parolee is released, and not during incarceration. The value of parole lies in the fact that, through realistic and warm support, the parole supervisor can help the parolee to gain a better image of himself, and thereby assist him to meet the frustrations of social living in such a way as to allow and encourage emotional growth. The study shows a need for more realistic programs of education and training, as well as realistic pre-release programs for the inmate. Such programs would reduce the obstacles of rejoining the family and the community and help to reduce the tendency toward dependency shown by most parolees. Moreover, the study indicates that the success and the effectiveness of parole rests to a large extent on the attitude of the public. Without public good will corrections programs will never be able to succeed. This means that the objectives and results of good after-care programs must constantly be kept before the public in order to build their confidence in, understanding of, and support for these programs. The study shows the great need for further research in this field. Yet in the field of corrections and rehabilitation in Canada very little research has in fact been done. Some needed lines of research are indicated. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate

published_or_final_version / Public Administration / Master / Master of Public Administration

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A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Arts, University of the 'Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. Johannesburg, 1998 / TIlls research report examines the traditional theories of punishment, that is, retribution, deterrence and rehabilitation, and assesses their practical and empirical relevance in South Africa at the present time. It is argued that the theories of retribution and deterrence are largely inadequate to deal with offenders effectively, and consequently little relief in the crime rate could be anticipated if we were to institute a system of punishment based purely on punitive considerations. By contrast, it is argued that the theory of rehabilitation offers a more holistic approach to deal with offenders, and is really the only system which takes crime control seriously. In sum, it is argued that a system of punishment rooted in retributive 01' deterrent principles will neither be more just, more effective nor more humane than a system which has rehabilitation of offenders as its goal.

published_or_final_version / Sociology / Master / Master of Social Sciences

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 315-327). / Also available by subscription via World Wide Web / vii, 327 leaves, bound 29 cm