Correctional Boot Camps, Attitudes, and Recidivism: The Oklahoma Experience.

Wright, Dionne T.; Mays, G. Larry

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ERIC Number: EJ579124

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Correctional Boot Camps, Attitudes, and Recidivism: The Oklahoma Experience.

Wright, Dionne T.; Mays, G. Larry

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, v28 n1-2 p71-87 1998

Recidivism of first-time offenders sentenced to a "boot camp" program is compared to traditional prison sentences and probation; Variables such as age, race, and type of offense are included in cross-tabulations and multivariate analysis. A survey of 83 participants studied attitudes toward the experience. Discussion of findings points out program changes needed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Correctional Education, Crime Prevention, Prisoners, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Recidivism, Rehabilitation Programs, Sentencing, Young Adults, Youth Problems, Youth Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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