Mitchell urges rehab as cure for prison riots and crime
Attorney General John N. Mitchell says recent disturbances show a militant core among inmates. He argues corrections must emphasize rehabilitation, family ties, addiction treatment, psychiatric care, education, and employment. He cites parole, juvenile diversion, and funding as essential to reducing recidivism and crime.
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Prison Riots and Prisoner Rights Interview
In discussing institutional conditions on campuses and prisons, the interview suggests a small hard core of participants drawn to hostile environments. It notes that changing underlying conditions could reduce mass problems, while recognizing prisoner rights as essential but cautioning against excessive judicial reach in administrative matters.
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