K Z. PRISONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1924, Page 1

K Z. PRISONS.

I'KKA’O.IIvXT OK CTUMIXAI-S. AVKLI.IXDTDX, -September I

The Prisons Jsoard has reported that the percentages of prisoner.- who make g,o I after release remains much the .value from year to car. Approximately three out of four of these released alter set vino scidcmcs of reformative dot; ut ion vivo a. fm tlier trouble, w tiil.-,t the proportion is much less salislaclory in the ia-e ol habitual ciimimds. ‘.O per <e)H of whom when released on | ro'iati ui return to •fjnol

as a result of hrench of (-mditious or further offences. “This class of offender.’’ comments Sir livbert Stout, president of the hoard, “has become li.Xe l in its habits, and after a lifetime of r lime it is tail to be expected iliat any chance in mental ol llook call lie effected hy further ini] risotiinent. Xo man has been teleased unless it is known hy his record in prison that lie is capable cf su-tained and arduous wurk. In face of faieh records the board lelt that these men were deserving cf consideration and has accordingly listed them by recommending their release on probe, tun. Some have made flood, but experience has shown (hat others are definitely anti-social anil are 'plite o nlil to he at I a rye. All those (pmpnsed in the latter category will now have to remain in prison indefinitely. 'I hex have had their chances and have abused them all.” An analysis of the number of habitual criminals released during the year shows that only eighteen were Xew Zealand horn, whilst twenty-two were over the age of thirty-live years. Krom these ligutes it limy he assumed that the iiimiher ef habitual* will diminish as the native-horn population of tile Dominion increases and importation ef criminals from overseas becomes

It is .suggested in flic report that organisations to assist men to rehabilitate themselves in civilian life would retime the iiuiid er of failures. The board role's to the necessity of imposing a check on tie growth of sexual crime. It < otisiders that pending further and more definite action tin' Crimes Act should he amended in sir.lt manner that jiul-es and m.-igis-Irat-.r, may he vested with discretionary power to pass indeterminate sentcures upon .sexual olfeude-.s who have repeated or are likely to repeat oT I "lues of this eliarat ter. IVovi-ion should also le made for the board to be advised by a skilled psychiatrist with special training in modem psychology, or hy sonic general medical practitioner ipialilicd to examine oftendors ,scientifically and recommend treatment in .suitable eases. Kolea.se on probation or discharge would not he planted unless the expert authority advised that confinement was no longer necessary in the public interest or that a term away from the institution “on trial” was likely to result in tic. oU'ender’s complete recovery. n«c*?Tmramt *r.7r7WJL\jj xvYtrc i WHAT’S THE REASON? There are scores of people who drag tail, a miserable oxislonco without realising the cause of their suffering. Day alter day they art; racked with backache, sutler from nervousness, dizziness, weakness, Innpitor and depression. l’orhaps their kidneys have fallen behind in their work of tillering the blood, and that may he the root of the trouble. Look to your kidneys;! usci-t them in their work; pive them lie- help they need. Volt can use no mote highly recommended remedy Ilian Doan’s Kackache Kidney Kills endorsed hy people till over the country. Mrs 0. Ilarding, Hokitika, says: “Sumo time apo it memher of my tninily was afflicted with kidney trouble. Her hack slarled to ache .t pood deal and instead of the pain 'citing easier as she fhoiipht if would, her suffering pointed l<> the taet that her kidneys were not working properly so she decided to lake a course ol Doan’s lia'cknelio Kidney Pills. They noted splendidly, six bottles making a complete and perfect cure. She is very grateful for the good this medicine has done her and will always keep a bottle in the house in case she has a return of her old complaint.

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