For the past three years, the Manpower Administration has funded an experimental program called Mutual Agreement Planning (MAP). In this program, prisoners and authorities agree in a written contract exactly what the individual must do in order to be paroled. (Author/HMV)

A pilot sutdy was conducted at a federal correctional institution to determine the extent to which personality factors, as measured by the MMPI, were related to work release success. The results indicated that only one MMPI scale (Pa) was significantly related to an inmate's success in the work release program. (Author)

A criminal record is severe handicap that affects employment. Bonding and licensing regulations, employer attitudes, and psychological maladjustment of ex-offenders are aspects of employment problems. Understanding and active involvement of rehabilitation counselors and community can help overcome employment barriers and help ex-offenders become…

Describes a group orientation program to transmit information and initiate a counseling relationship with persons newly placed on probation or parole. The group orientation process allowed reluctant clients to be guided into a helping relationship. Of 130 persons, 81 were subsequently transferred to reduced supervision. (Author)

This article describes the Maryland Comprehensive Offender Model Program (COMP), designed to deliver manpower services to offenders while they are incarcerated and until they are placed in training or employment. Counseling was based on the Reality Therapy model with a high structured format for group sessions. (Author)

Investigates the attitudes of prospective employers toward hiring ex-offenders based on the nature of the crime committed. Results suggest employers differentiate significantly the employability of persons convicted of various crimes. (Author/JAC)

The PACE Employment Program brings together potential employers and employees in the Cook County Jail (Chicago). Inmate-students and employers participate in a variety of exercises related to the development and strengthening of personal and interpersonal skills. (Author/BEF)

In many respects ex-offenders can be seen as "socially disabled" persons, subject to the same treatment as other minority groups. Both counselors and clients must work to overcome barriers in the counseling relationship. Certain affirmative approaches are discussed, including self-help groups, peer counseling, and the use of paraprofessionals.…

One problem facing a person coming out of prison is unemployment. Employment may be the most important aspect of offender rehabilitation. This article discusses the development of a prerelease employment orientation program. It also looks into the merits of assessment and evaluation of persons entering the prison system. (Author)

Recently published results of a major personality study on probated felons furnish some directions for case-load treatment and supervision. Probation programing guidelines based on these results--the specific personality constructs of manipulation, self-control, and anxiety in probated felons--could enhance probation programing effectiveness.…

The Arizona Department of Economic Security Ex-Offender Program is designed to assist clients with multiple severe employment barriers. A fictional case study outlines the problems of a typical client and traces the work of the Ex-Offender Program from the client's incarceration until after his release. (Author)

Describes problems persons with a criminal record encounter in attempting to locate a job. Describes the National Clearinghouse on Offender Employment Restrictions established in 1971 and the steps it is taking to change laws to make it easier for ex-offenders to obtain jobs. (EJT)

Counselors working in corrections need to be flexible. Drug counseling in correctional settings can provide some significant services to inmates with drug problems when counselors discuss their various responsibilities with clients and maintain a helping orientation in all the roles they assume. (Author)