A Study of Probation Casework in the Kings County Court, 1940–1948
Abstract
Background of the Study. Crime is not on the decrease by any means. To look back, to consider the present and to prognosticate the future, it may safely be said that criminal acts in any given society will ever remain a challenge to civilization.Various theories have been advanced, in the past in seeking to deal with crime and criminals. These have included retribution, repression, punishment and reformation. Formal criminal laws have also been enacted, for the purpose of protecting life, property and the general well-being of man. A breach of these laws has invoked penalties involving imprisonment, fine or death. At one time, these punitive measures were levied on individuals indiscriminately. Extreme forms of punishment included torture, physical impairment, deportation and the foulest type of imprisonment.
Subject Area
Law|Social studies education|Criminology
Recommended Citation
Collins, James Richard, "A Study of Probation Casework in the Kings County Court, 1940–1948" (1950). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31097010.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31097010
