Probation System.
Subtitle: With an introduction by J.H. Muirhead, Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, University of Bermingham
Publisher: P.S. King & Son
Published: 1914
Place of publication: Orchard House, Westminster, London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Probation; Probation -- United States
First sentence: Probation is a system by which reclaimable offenders are given an opportunity to reform.
Description: The author presents 'a well informed and judicious attempt' (1914) to estimate the value already accomplished since the introduction of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 and the directions in which it might be improved. The findings are based partly on his own practical experience of Probation work and partly from a two-years' study of Probation systems in the United States of America. It is the first 'Probation Handbook' in Great Britain at the time and carried significant influence in early practice promoting the American model rather than the often cited Police Court Missionary origin.
Table of contents: value: Introduction  Page v; value: Preface  Page vii; value: I. Probation and Probation Institutions  Page 1; value: II. The Selection of Probation Cases Page 51; value: III. The Probation Officer - I  Page 83; value: IV. The Probation Officer - II  Page 111; value: V. Results of Probation  Page 137; value: VI. Unsuccessful Probation Cases  Page 157; value: VII. Defects of the System Page 173; value: Index  Pages 185 - 191