This collection contains: documents relating to meetings; working papers and memoranda; 'Newsletter'; 'The Abolitionist'; miscellaneous publications and publicity material; publications and publicity material of associated groups.
Radical Alternatives to Prison
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- ReferenceGB 152 RAP
- Dates of Creation1972-1987
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 box
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Radical Alternatives to Prison (RAP) was set up in 1970 by a group of ex-prisoners and people connected with the prison service. RAP, a pressure and information group, called for the abolition of prison and aimed to research and propose alternatives to prison. It included a number of active local groups. RAP was supported by the charity Christian Action for a number of years from 1971. By 1987 RAP supported an end to prison building, the decriminalisation of certain offences, legislation to cut maximum offences and an end to imprisonment for minor offences.
Access Information
This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/
Acquisition Information
The initial deposit of this collection was made by Radical Alternatives to Prison in 1975.
Other Finding Aids
Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/RAP
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.
Appraisal Information
No destruction has taken place.
Accruals
Further deposits are not expected.