Citation

Walker J. Trends Iss. Crime Crim. Justice 1989; 20.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Australian Institute of Criminology)

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Abstract

Australia lacks comprehensive information on the numbers and characteristics of prisoners, and details on the sentences they serve. Walker shows how estimates can be obtained from careful analysis of existing data. He discusses major differences between the States; the most common offences of inmates; time served by murderers, women and juveniles; the effect of prior imprisonment on time served; and the minor offences for which Aborigines are sent to prison.