“How did the purpose of Prisons change in the 20th Century?”
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- The purpose of Prisons change in the 20th Century?
- 1948 Criminal Justice Act
- A graduated system of prison, depending on the seriousness of crime and offender's record.
- Detention centers as a deterrent for young offenders . More relaxed thn borstals.
- Attendance centers being used for young people who committed minor crimes. Attended for the weekends
- 1963 Young Person Act
- Focused on importance of caring for and protecting young offenders and raised the age of criminal responsibility from 8 to 10.
- 1969 Young Person Act
- Brought in Harold Wilson's Labour government officers and social workers. Instead prison sentences.
- 21st Century alternatives to Prison
- 1948 Criminal Justice Act
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