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Most of the books in Hans Toch’s library are heavily marked up. This makes them worthless monetarily, but a treasure to see what he considered significant in the many classics in his library, including many written by his former students.

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Prediction and Classification Criminal Justice Decision Making

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Edited by Don M. Gottfredson and Michael Tonry

"Prediction and Classification in Criminal Justice Decision Making" offers a comprehensive exploration of the role of data-driven tools in the criminal justice system. Authored by experts in the field, this book delves into the intricacies of predictive analytics and classification algorithms and their impact on decision-making processes within law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Through real-world case studies and ethical considerations, readers are challenged to critically examine the use of technology in shaping the future of criminal justice. This thought-provoking read provides valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and students aiming to navigate the intersection of data science and justice."

University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London. 1987. 433p.

Violence in Institutions: Understanding, Prevention and Control

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Marnie E. Rice, Grant T. Harris, George W. Varney and Vernon L. Guinsey

FROM THE INTRODUCTION: “From the outset, it was intended to provide maximum security in that patients were to be prevented from escaping. Some of the precautions that were part of "maximum security" in the early days were learned from other institutions, and were incorporated into the architecture and the hospital routine from the beginning. In the early years there were some escapes and some suicides, which led to such increases in security as safety screens for windows, posting staff around the yard, guardhouses, lear gas guns, and reduction of the size of the outside work gang.

As in most maximum security psychiatric facilities, the patients in Oak Ridge today are a diverse group. Some of them have only been sent on a warrant of remand for 30 or 60 days for an assessment prior to retuming to court…”

Toronto. Hogrefe & Huber Publishers. 1989. 296p.