The Indeterminate Sentence: What Shall Be Done with the Criminal Class?
The Indeterminate Sentence: What Shall Be Done with the Criminal Class?
Law & Criminology, Sociology
Published in the late 19th century, 'The Indeterminate Sentence: What Shall Be Done with the Criminal Class?' by Charles Dudley Warner critiques the existing penal system in the United States. Warner advocates for the indeterminate sentence, a flexible approach to imprisonment that emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment. He argues that current methods fail to protect society and reform criminals, leading to cycles of recidivism. By proposing a system focused on psychological and moral rehabilitation, Warner aims to transform offenders into productive members of society.
