The Rise and Fall of the Rehabilitative Ideal, 1895-1970

Focusing on the evolution of penal policy in England and Wales, this study traces the rehabilitative ideal from its inception in 1895, marked by the Gladstone Committee on Prisons, to its decline by 1970. It examines the shifts in attitudes and practices regarding the treatment and training of criminals, highlighting significant developments and challenges faced over nearly a century. This exploration reveals the complexities of rehabilitation within the criminal justice system and its fluctuating prominence in societal views.