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Prison Idleness (1958-00-00)
About this film
The special guest this episode is Myrl E. Alexander. Mr. Alexander is assistant director of the Bureau of Prisons of the United States Department of Justice. He is in charge of field operation and is the author of the book, "Jail Administration." Criminologist Joseph D. Lohman outlines the extent of inmate unemployment and describes the work opportunities needed. Filmed scenes illustrate some of this work and a prison inmate describes his employment experiences. Alexander and Lohman indicate ways in which lack of work and "make work," active idleness contribute to the maladjustment of inmates. They discuss the results of an increase in constructive prison employment. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
Directors & creators
WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Prisons, Prisoners, Prison idleness, Criminology, Rehabilitation, Bureau of Prisons, Joseph D. Lohman, Myrl E. Alexander, Prison administration, Correctional institutions, Prison labor, Criminal justice, Mental health in prisons, Overcrowding, Correctional personnel, Prison reform, Vocational training, Social problems, 1950s history, Penal systems, Inmate behavior, Custodial care, Recidivism, Community of the Condemned, Educational television
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