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Download full textBoorkman, David; And Others – 1976
In addition to providing a detailed description of the method in which the Des Moines project operates, this handbook explores the key elements in a community-based corrections approach. It presents evaluation data, describes the experience of several communities which undertook to replicate this approach, and discusses the process by which other…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Demonstration Programs
Miner, Carol S.; And Others – 1979
A product of the Offender Research Project, this handbook is intended for use in designing and implementing offender programs. The first of six chapters explains the necessity and techniques for developing community and financial support for offender programs. Chapter 2 is a synopsis of the twelve model projects developed as a part of the research…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Demonstration Programs, Literature Reviews
Ryan, T. A. – 1979
In response to the need for offenders to be prepared to gain and maintain productive employment, the Offender Research Project was instituted to develop model public service employment positions and projects to ultimately provide educational and social services for offenders and exoffenders in Florida. Four project objectives were stated: to…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Cost Effectiveness, Criminals, Demonstration Programs
ZIVAN, MORTON; AND OTHERS – 1966
THE PROJECT AIMED TO DEMONSTRATE THE FEASIBILITY OF A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM INTEGRATED WITH OTHER TREATMENT SERVICES AND IDENTIFY THE MAJOR FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY AND VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT AND MALADJUSTMENT. THE STUDY POPULATION INCLUDED (1) AN EXPERIMENTAL GROUP OF 68 BOYS WHO RECEIVED THE FULL RANGE OF THE PROJECT IN-CARE AND…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Delinquency
Pflueger, Susan Stoddard – 1977
Major research findings are synthesized and innovations of current concern to vocational rehabilitation professionals are reported in this document, which covers the area of independent living. Independent living is described as an integral part of the rehabilitation process for the severely disabled in which the individual is assisted in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Change Strategies, Definitions, Delivery Systems
Rice, Eric; Poe, John R., Jr. – 1978
A study was conducted to identify and describe programmatic variables contributing to effective, successful, and innovative vocational education programs in Southeastern correctional institutions. Study sites were selected according to how effectively they promoted in-program success and post-release employment. Data was collected through…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Adult Vocational Education, Agency Cooperation, Ancillary Services
Herron, Rex; Muir, John – 1974
The origin and development of Project NewGate are described from 1971-74. (The project presents a model program of higher education for incarcerated offenders, consisting of the in-prison phase, transitional phase, and release phase.) Specific project characteristics are discussed and include a 4-year academic program for prison inmates; an…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Change Agents, Change Strategies
Park, Leslie D. – Rehabilitation Literature, 1979
The article reports follow-up results of a research and demonstration program undertaken by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission with 150 delinquent youths who had appeared before two juvenile courts in Massachusetts. (SBH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Demonstration Programs, Emotional Disturbances
National Inst. for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Dept. of Justice/LEAA), Washington, DC. – 1979
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, is establishing a new discretionary grant program entitled Replication of Project New Pride: A Serious Offender Youth Treatment Program. Project New Pride was chosen for replication because of its demonstrated effectiveness in Denver, Colorado,…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Delinquency
Rice, Eric; And Others – 1978
To identify the issues, characteristics, barriers, and needs related to vocational education provisions in Southeastern correctional institutions, a project was developed. Survey data was collected through a 100% sample of adult and juvenile correctional facilities in seven states. Study procedures utilized a combination of state level interviews,…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Adult Students, Adult Vocational Education, Blacks
Mobilization for Youth, Inc., New York, NY. – 1961
A BUDGET IS PRESENTED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MOBILIZATION FOR YOUTH FOR A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. BUDGETARY ESTIMATES FOR STAFF AND OTHER EXPENSES ARE SHOWN FOR EACH PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS OF THE DEMONSTRATION. ESTIMATES FOR THE 1ST YEAR REFLECT AS A DEDUCTION THE…
Descriptors: Budgets, Cost Estimates, Delinquency Prevention, Delinquent Rehabilitation
Browning, Philip, Ed. – 1995
This proceedings document provides the texts of 23 presentations given at a conference in 1994 which focused on policies, materials, programs, and activities being implemented in Alabama to foster the successful transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. An initial paper compares the definition of transition developed by Andrew Halpern…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Definitions, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities
Peer reviewedRusch, Frank R.; And Others – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1994
Data collected from a 2-round Delphi procedure involving model transition program directors validated the relative importance of a list of 22 employment outcomes and 65 related activities in the transition of individuals with disabilities from school to employment. Educational agencies and service providers can use the list to target areas that…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Gloeckler, Lawrence C. – 1988
The final report describes a project addressing the lack of adequate transitional assistance for learning disabled students interested in attending a New York community college. The project attempted to: (1) plan and develop a cooperative model; and (2) implement and evaluate the model. After a search of the literature and a needs assessment the…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Community Colleges, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs
Buckman, Rilma Oxley – 1971
The final report documents the Greater Cleveland Mental Retardation Development Project, a 5-year demonstration project concerned with solving such problems as how a community can provide all the services and programs needed by the retarded and their families, ensure successful and appropriate employment, and staff and finance such programs.…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Coordination, Community Planning, Community Services
