Boot camps and justice : a contradiction in terms? / Lynn Atkinson.

Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 1995.

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Juvenile Justice, Administration of -- Australia.

Punishment -- Australia.

Atkinson examines the idea behind shock incarceration and explores boot camp goals and regimes in the United States to see how well they meet their objectives. She questions their use in Australia, preferring the use of resources which engender positive outcomes in skills, improved self concept and community support. - Publisher's website.

Cover title.

"July 1995".

Includes bibliographic references.

0642229422

0817-8542

6 pages ; 30 cm