Abstract
A growing number of Corrections "experts" are calling for curtailment of the "rehabilitation model." They argue that it has been tried and it simply does not work. This article argues that it really has not been tried, that it has been found difficult and thus simply has not been given a fair trial. The author divides Corrections into four sub-units detention, probation, institutions, and parole and other community services. He cites reasons why each has failed why each has been "organized for failure." Then he gives his views of a method of reforming the system and organizing it to succeed. Finally, he develops a model Corrections "system" for the year 1986, with emphasis on "rehabilitation" rather than "security" and warehousing of offenders.
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