Last One Over the Wall: The Massachusetts Experiment in Closing Reform Schools

By Jerome G. Miller

Book Overview

Last One over the Wall is an analytical and autobiographical account of Jerome G. Miller's tenure as head of the Massachusetts juvenile justice system, during which he undertook one of the most daring... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814207588
• ISBN13: 9780814207581
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Ohio State University Press
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Last One Over the Wall: The Massachusetts Experiment ...

Dr. Miller's perspective of the events surrounding the reform of juvenile justice in the Commonwealth amplifies the complications that politics have on doing the right things for the right reasons. His description of the criminality of institutions shows the side of "justice" that is not often seen - his style of writing is engaging and incisive, with no apologies for calling it as he sees it. I heartily recommend this book for anyone wishing to gain insight into juvenile justice issues within a political framework.