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- Title
Report of the Representative to the American Correctional Association.
- Authors
Ohlin, Lloyd E.
- Abstract
Members of the American Correctional Association continue to show a lively interest in sociological studies of correctional problems. At the last annual meeting in September, 1960, several sessions were devoted to the reporting of research results and theoretical analyses of prison, probation, and parole problems. The response to these reports indicates an increasing willingness on the part of correctional administrators to promote sociological studies of their establishments. The major obstacle continues to be an inability to secure competent research staff to conduct these inquiries. The opportunities in facilities and funds now exceed by a considerable margin the number of qualified persons to direct projects. National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD), its regional affiliate, can also help the association to perform as a clearinghouse for research personnel and appropriate project placements. Sociologists can help to make this service effective by making their research interests known to the NCCD center.
- Subjects
UNITED States; AMERICAN Correctional Association; ANNUAL meetings; CORRECTIONAL institutions; CORRECTIONS (Criminal justice administration); CRIME; SOCIOLOGISTS
- Publication
American Sociological Review, 1961, Vol 26, Issue 6, p998
- ISSN
0003-1224
- Publication type
Report