Report of the Governor's Commission to Study the Probation and Parole Systems of Pennsylvania: Submitted to His Excellency George H. Earle, Governor of the Commonwealth, December, 1938 (Classic Reprin - Hardcover

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9780366376865: Report of the Governor's Commission to Study the Probation and Parole Systems of Pennsylvania: Submitted to His Excellency George H. Earle, Governor of the Commonwealth, December, 1938 (Classic Reprin
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0366376861 ISBN 13: 9780366376865
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A 1938 state report lays the groundwork for a unified probation and parole system in Pennsylvania.

It explains the need for a new, centralized framework and describes the proposed Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, its duties, and how it would operate within the Commonwealth.

The document also includes a suggested sentencing act and drafts of legislation, plus analysis of costs and staffing. It argues that modernizing supervision and centralizing administration can improve efficiency and public safety, with careful attention to budgets and personnel needs.
  • Proposes creating the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
  • Outlines board structure, duties, and officer salaries
  • Presents a suggested sentencing act and parole guidelines
  • Includes cost estimates and staffing needs for an improved system
Ideal for readers interested in the history of criminal justice reform in Pennsylvania.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0366376861
ISBN 13 
9780366376865
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
42

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