The relationship between community employment and decreased likelihood of reoffending has been widely supported. Much remains to be known, however, about the specific aspects of community employment that promote offenders' successful reintegration into the community post-incarceration. In the present study, we used qualitative inquiry to explore…

Our purpose herein is to demonstrate how restorative justice continues to unfold globally and we explain how the use of a restorative justice ideology and intervention leads to a common alternative, not only in criminal justice institutions, but also within social agencies, such as elementary schools, and the related social support systems. We…

This study extends our knowledge about the rehabilitation of criminal organization offenders by focusing on their community outcomes upon release, and identifying the risk factors related to reoffending for 332 organized crime offenders released from federal penitentiaries in Canada prior to March 31, 2009. Of that group, 12.7% were readmitted to…

A comparison of the characteristics of 337 Canadian adult female gang offenders with a matched sample of women offenders showed that they were more likely to have been sentenced for violent offenses, had a greater number of prior youth and criminal convictions, and served prior terms of incarceration. Gang members were also assessed as having…

The U.K. National Audit Office (NAO) commissioned RAND Europe to conduct this review to identify and synthesize international research about the effectiveness of community orders in reducing re-offending. In this report, we review research on ten of the common requirements contained in community orders. Through examining reviews, systematic…

The U.K. National Audit Office (NAO) commissioned RAND Europe to conduct this review to identify and synthesize international research about the effectiveness of community orders in reducing re-offending. In this report, we review research on ten of the common requirements contained in community orders. Through examining reviews, systematic…

Documents the demise of the 20-year university education program in British Columbia prisons as a new national strategy stressed correctional goals and behavior change over the humanities/moral development thrust of the Simon Fraser University curriculum. (SK)

This article explores the apparent disparities between normative and descriptive goals within the Correctional Service of Canada and its apparent impact on the delivery of educational services to inmates; and identifies constraints to the realization of educational outcomes that promote reduced recidivism in federally administered penitentiaries…

Of 483 inmates who were referred to a sex offender treatment program and followed for an average of 44 months of opportunity to reoffend, 38% were arrested for new violent or sexual offenses. After statistically controlling for the static variables that predicted reoffending, the treatment program was associated with a higher rate of sexual…

Reviews literature on social skills training with delinquent populations, with specific considerations of six questions pertaining to research in the field. Concludes that there is lack of information on social skills training with young offenders in an outpatient setting. Discusses future directions for research. (Author/NB)

Examines the therapeutic nature of Aboriginal spirituality programs for Aboriginal offenders in Canadian prisons. Discusses benefits in the areas of coping with prison stresses, elders as therapists, culturally specific mental health problems, and Aboriginal identity. Presents a case study of the transformation of one angry young inmate during his…

Discusses the 1993 termination of postsecondary education programs in Canadian prisons. Contrasts this with a follow-up study of 654 released offenders, showing the effects higher education had on their successful post-prison lives. (SK)

Male federal prisoners who had been students in the postsecondary prison-education program and released 1973-1993 were followed for three years (N=654). Extensive data were available. Subgroups were compared to Canada's Statistical Information on Recidivism risk-prediction scheme to test hypotheses regarding success rates. Conclusions regarding…

Interaction of offender type by treatment program was examined for 100 adult offenders with alcohol and drug problems assigned to a group therapy program and 50 to routine care. Offenders who were classified high in self-image showed greater improvement in the group therapy program. (Author/HLM)

This bibliography lists all books, reports, and audio and video cassettes about Canada natives and the criminal justice system located in the Ministry of the Solicitor General's Library in Ottawa (Canada). Section 1 lists authors, titles, and series in a single alphabetical sequence. Section 2 lists the entries by subject. Major subjects include…