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41 Prison J. 2 (1961)

handle is hein.journals/prsjrnl41 and id is 1 raw text is: EDITORIAL A 'break-through' in corrections, though perhaps hoped for as in other areas of human relations, is not suggested by any of the cor tributors to this issue. Gresham M. Sykes, in his article The Future of Penology, sug- gests that . . . as far as the short run future is concerned, the field of penology may well get worse before it gets better. He develOPs a thoroughly plausible case and concludes with what must he done for long term advance. A growing body of theory and accepted principles is showiI,9 an increasing tendency to stand firm on some universal concepts. Yet, practices lag far behind . . . writes Milton Burdinan in his Oren tation of the Prisoner to the Correctional Process. He draws Pt initial findings of the International Survey of Corrections, observing that none of the 'processing' of the newly received prisoners attacks the real problem of orientation which is to 'influence the prison culture massively' at the point at which it is most vulnerable. He also discusses the orientation program of California. Ralph W. England, Jr., in New Departures in Prison Lalbor questions whether over 75 years experience with the 'state use' syStIl has proven its worth and suggests that the most promising develOP ment is the integration of prison labor with the free economy. Almost every reform of recent years has resulted in the eliuinI tion of some of the prison-like qualities of prison, according to N in man Johnston, who describes new designs, colors and materials ic- the Changing Fare of Correctional Architecture. He discusses ( emphasis of security and reducing the effects of size. Recent Developments in the Treatment and Disposition Military Offenders, by Ben Overstreet, reports on the demonstrate value of special counselors who are always available, backed Iy professional teams of psychiatrists, psychologists and social work s He attests to the effectiveness of these services in the prograiO counselling, problem solving, training and useful work. Such a sampling of problems on the path to progress, and sign5 of actual advances being made should serve as a guide to the 'practica' and 'realistic' legislator and prison administrator. Although no cl acea is suggested, there are indications of movement that are a e* lenge to the concerned layman, to the practitioner and to the re- searcher. 2