Recent research findings reveal that punishment and treatment are two independent, unrelated concepts, but they can occur simultaneously and the same activity may even involve both. These findings point to the inaccuracy of previous studies. (Author)

Describes a volunteer program in which volunteers were successfully trained to conduct predisposition reports and present them to the juvenile court, and to provide juvenile intake services. (Author)

The rehabilitative model of correctional policy is being challenged by those who favor punishment of offenders. However, an examination of the present criminal justice system, a review of existing research, and an awareness of what is not known about corrections dictate an incremental approach to policymaking and the strengthening of selected…

Describes a program known as "Parenting in Prison" which offers family support services for prisoners. Seeks to help inmates work toward ensuring better lives for their children and themselves through a series of educational activities and special events. (Author/ABB)

Findings indicate that an in-service educational program can help an agency achieve two ends: determine the types of persons to hire and plan future training. This analysis of a program for juvenile court personnel points out how this might be done. (Author)

A community-based group counseling program for offenders in St. Paul, Minnesota, has had promising results--both in rehabilitation and crime prevention. (Author)

This article describes the author's experience in employing the fishbowl technique in group therapy with inmates at El Reno Federal Reformatory. Results indicate that this technique can be employed successfully in a correctional environment. (Author/HMV)

Using the Minnesota corrections ombudsman as an example, this article discusses the role of an ombudsman, how credibility is established and implications for ombudsman programs in general. (EJT)

Programs of diversion and deinstitutionalization are not nearly as revolutionary as experts in the area of juvenile justice would have us believe. They offer control rather than treatment, and have actually increased the length of time that the youth can expect to be detained. (Author)