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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Sep
Pages: 12
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PIRATES: A Program for Offenders Transitioning into the World of Work
Musgrove, Kate Racoff; Derzis, Nicholas C.; Shippen, Margaret E.; Brigman, Holly E.
Journal of Correctional Education, v63 n2 p37-48 Sep 2012
The study assessed the effectiveness of the Preparing Inmates for Re-Entry through Assistance, Training, and Employment Skills (PIRATES) group, which focused on improving dysfunctional career thoughts. Participants were male offenders (n = 14) enrolled in a re-entry training class. Results showed a statistically significant decrease in participants' negative career thinking across all group participants. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Criminals, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions, Job Skills, Job Training, Career Development, Males, Negative Attitudes, Attitude Change, Program Effectiveness, Recidivism
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Career Thoughts Inventory
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