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Randall, G. K.; Bishop, Alex J. – Gerontologist, 2013
Purpose of the study: Few studies have investigated the influence of religiosity (REL), forgiveness, and social resources on incarcerated individuals' attachment to their lives, or valuation of life (VOL). We tested a model linking REL to VOL through 3 subscales of the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Self, Others, and Situations) and social…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Statistical Analysis, Depression (Psychology), Institutionalized Persons
Ely, Joseph William – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of career and technical education (CTE) on recidivism for offenders enrolled in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections CareerTech Skills Center School Systems (SCSS) programs. Specifically, the study mined existing CareerTech and ODOC data to: (a) compare the…
Descriptors: Recidivism, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions, Criminals
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Buston, K.; Parkes, A.; Thomson, H.; Wight, D.; Fenton, C. – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
Approximately one in four incarcerated male young offenders in the UK is an actual or expectant father. This paper reviews evidence on the effectiveness of parenting interventions for male young offenders. We conducted systematic searches across 20 databases and consulted experts. Twelve relevant evaluations were identified: 10 from the UK, of…
Descriptors: Parenting Styles, Evidence, Delinquency, Child Rearing
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Annamma, Subini; Morrison, Deb; Jackson, Darrell – Berkeley Review of Education, 2014
The focus on the achievement gap has overshadowed ways in which school systems constrain student achievement through trends of racial disproportionality in areas such as school discipline, special education assignment, and juvenile justice. Using Critical Race Theory, we reframe these racial disparities as issues of institutionalized racism.…
Descriptors: Disproportionate Representation, Critical Theory, Race, Racial Differences
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Harrington, Charlene; Tsoukalas, Theodore; Rudder, Cynthia; Mollot, Richard J.; Carrillo, Helen – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: The study examined factors associated with state variations in the use of federal and state civil money penalties (CMPs) for nursing homes. Design and Methods: We collected federal and state CMP data from state survey and certification agencies for 2004. We also used federal CMP data from the federal enforcement action database for…
Descriptors: State Surveys, Nursing Homes, Least Squares Statistics, Databases
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Davis, Kristin; Fallon, John; Vogel, Sue; Teachout, Alexandra – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2008
This article describes a mental health evidence based practice, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). While ACT has scientific support, it has not been rigorously tested for persons with a severe mental illness and repeated forensic involvement. This article provides preliminary evidence that ACT is best suited for reentry into the mental health…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Criminals, Mental Health
Hough, David L., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2010
Exemplary Middle Grades Research: Evidence-Based Studies Linking Theory to Practice features research published throughout 2009 in MGRJ that has been identified by the Information Age Publishing's review board as the most useful in terms of assisting educators with making practical applications from evidence-based studies to classroom and school…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Second Language Learning, Program Effectiveness, English (Second Language)
Department of Justice, Washington, DC. National Inst. of Justice. – 1989
This topical search includes 30 of the most representative citations on the subject of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and youth selected from the National Institute of Justice/NCJRS (National Criminal Justice Reference Service) database. Topics covered in this package include education programs for in-school youth, policies and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Citations (References), Communicable Diseases
Gollay, Elinor – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1977
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Community Support, Data Collection, Databases
Michie, Meredith, Comp.; Keane, David, Comp. – Institute of Family Studies Newsletter, 1984
Substantive articles in this newsletter issue concern: (1) issues related to reproductive technology; (2) marriage and family questions for the 1986 census; (3) fault and violence in the family court; (4) children and young people in institutional care; (5) marriage counseling initiatives; (6) employment and families; and (7) family life in…
Descriptors: Administration, Children, Court Litigation, Databases