ScholarWorks > HHS > Social Work > JSSW > Vol. 12 > Iss. 3 (1985)
Abstract
A humanistic criminology is one that would be oriented to human betterment and fulfillment, as opposed to conventional criminology oriented to the control of crime and suppression of offenders. Some of the obstacles that stand in the way of developing a humanistic criminology, as well as some of the reasons why these obstacles do not necessarily preclude its being established, are addressed. Some reasons why humanistic criminology is desirable are suggested. Given that humanistic criminology is viable a critique of contemporary schools of criminology/criminal justice is offered and a number of suggestions are made regarding what an academic department of criminology oriented to humanism would study and emphasize in its curriculum and goals.
Recommended Citation
Hartjen, Clayton A.
(1985)
"Humanistic Criminology: Is It Possible?,"
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 12:
Iss.
3, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1714
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