Isbn: 9781528513586 - commission to inquire into the recent disturbances of and among the prisoners at the ontario reformatory at guelph (classic reprint): report: report (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the comprehensive findings and recommendations from a commission formed after a riot devastated a provincial reformatory in 1957. Multiple inmate complaints and inadequate responses from staff led to a hunger strike, escalated tensions, and ultimately, the riot. Recommendations are made for improvements to the physical facilities, such as changes to the dormitory system, increased attention to educational programs, and the introduction of a parole system. The author also discusses the importance of safe custody measures and the need for a review of sentencing practices for young offenders. This carefully researched account of a largely forgotten event delves into the complexities of the Canadian penal system in the mid-20th century. By analyzing the root causes of the riotâ"including overcrowding, lack of programming, and staff shortagesâ"the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for reform in the treatment of incarcerated individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.