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Peer reviewedGregory, Robert J. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1996
Describes a project in which female prisoners were matched with socially active women volunteers from the surrounding community. Program encouraged home visits, shopping trips, attendance at various activities in the community, and opportunities to engage in personal interaction. Results indicate that each encounter was significant to all persons…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Females, Modeling (Psychology), Prisoners
Peer reviewedJarjoura, G. Roger; Krumholz, Susan T. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1998
An evaluation is presented of "Changing Lives Through Literature," a program designed as an alternative to jail. The study followed up the first 32 men to complete the program and compared them to a matched group of 40 probationers. Reconviction rate was favorable. Interview information and other influences on recidivism are considered.…
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliotherapy, Comparative Analysis, Correctional Education
