CHAPTER IX ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONMENT

What is required--The case of the minor offenders--The incidence of fines--The prevention of drunkenness--Clubs-- Probation of offenders--Its partial application--Defects in its administration--The false position of the probation officer--Guardians required--Case of young girl--The plea of want of power--Old and destitute offenders--Prison and poorhouse 311-328