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DECLARATION
CERTIFICATE
Preface
CONTENTS
I. Introduction
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
METHODOLOGY
II. Statistical analysis of rate of recidivism in major countries with particular reference to Kerala
Unlted Kinadom
United States
Finland
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
India
Incidence of Recidivism among Convicts Admitted in Various Prisons of lndia
Recidivism in Kerala
III. Factors Contribution to Recidivism
Young People Released from Custody
Criminality in the Family
Marital Status
Place of Residence
Religion and Caste
Education
Occupation and Family Income
Psychological Factor
IV. Analysis of Legislative Measures to Prevent Recidivism
Law Relating to Recidivists Under the Code of Criminal Procedure
Laws Relating to the Recidivists Under the Indian Penal Code
Laws Relating to Recidivists Under the lndian Evidence Act. 1872.
Registration of Habitual Offenders
Restriction of Movements of Registered Offenders
Corrective Training of Habitual Offenders
History Sheets of Other Habitual Offenders
Ex - convicts and Jail Release List
Guidelines for Screening of Habitual Offenders
V. Sentencing and Recidivism
Objectives of Punishment
Theories of Punishment
Recidivism and Deterrence
Preventive Theory or Incapacitation
Disparity in sentencing
Effect of Length of Sentence on Recidivism
VI. Alternatives to Imprisonment
1. Probation
2. Admonition
3. Fine
4. Parole
7. Compensation to Victim
8. Externment from a Locality
9. Assignment to a Detention Centre
10. Pardon
11. Commutation of sentence
12. Open prison
13. Public Censure
VII. Correctional Institutions
The American Prison System
The English Prison System
The lndian Prison System
Separate Institution for Males and Females
Prison Management and Discipline
VIII. Aftercare and Rehabilitation
Origin and History of Aftercare in lndia
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Welfare of children under Juvenile Justice Act
Scheme for rehabilitation of Women
Assistance to Aftercare Programmes
Attitude of Society
IX. Conclusion and Suggestions
APPENDICES
Table of Cases
Statutes
Report and official documents
List of Abbreviations
BIBILIOGRAPHY
ARTICLES