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Albert J. Reiss, Jr., and Jeffrey A. Roth, Editors

FROM THE PREFACE: “n some 200 years of national sovereignty, Americans have been preoccupied repeatedly with trying to understand and control one form of violence or another. Most periods of our history bear witness to substantial collective violence. On the road to collective bargaining and peaceful picketing, there was much violent conflict. The more rural settlements around mines were often the scene of bloody conflict, and urban industrial conflict carried with it violence on the picket lines and the destruction of company property. Perhaps the major success story in control of collective violence is the substitution of peaceful for violent means in resolving conflicts between labor and management. Urban riots are part and parcel of our history from late colonial times. In the latter half of this century, ethnic and racial tensions have erupted in urban riots, destroying life and neighborhoods of some of our major cities. Responding to urban riots in the summer of 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (known as the Kerner Commission after its chair, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner), which issued its report in 1968. The report focused both on how local community and national action can deal with immediate responses to riot and on long-range prevention through the reduction of inequality in housing, education, welfare…”

NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS. Washington, D.C. 1993. 475p.

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By Barry C. Feld

Neutralizing Inmate Violence: Juvenile Offenders in Institutions by Barry C. Feld delves into the pressing issue of addressing violence among young offenders in institutional settings. Drawing on his expertise in criminal justice, Feld provides a comprehensive analysis of strategies to mitigate and prevent violence within juvenile correctional facilities. Through meticulous research and insightful commentary, this book offers valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and academics seeking to create safer environments for youth at risk. A must-read for anyone interested in juvenile justice and the welfare of young people in custody.

Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ballinger Publishing Company. 1977. 265P

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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.

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By Bernhard Goetz and the Law on Trial

In "A Crime of Self Defense," author Bernhard Goetz delves into the controversial case that captivated the nation. Known as the "Subway Vigilante," Goetz shot four African American youths on a New York City subway train in 1984, claiming self-defense. This book not only explores the incident itself but also delves into the legal implications surrounding self-defense laws in the United States.

Goetz's story raises important questions about the limits of self-defense, racial tensions, and the role of vigilantism in society. Through meticulous research and analysis, he presents a thought-provoking narrative that challenges readers to consider where the line between self-defense and vigilantism truly lies.

"The Crime of Self Defense By Bernhard Goetz and the Law on Trial" is a compelling read that sheds light on a complex and divisive case that continues to spark debate.

University of Chicago Press, June 15, 1990, 262 pages