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Goodrick, David D.; And Others – Offender Rehabilitation, 1976
Presents the historical context of treatment for alcoholism in general and then presents a treatment program for problem drinkers about to be released from correctional institutions. (Author/HMV)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Antisocial Behavior, Correctional Rehabilitation, Drinking
Johnson, V. Scott – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
Describes goals of the Robert F. Kennedy Youth Center (KYC) and the philosophical stance and the implementation of that philosophy within the center. Issues discussed range from administrative structure through descriptions of inmate classification and treatment. Educational and vocational programs as well as the token economy systems are…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation
Aday, Ronald H. – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
The basic supposition of this paper is that older prisoners possessing unique characteristics necessitate a specific program designed to meet their particular needs. The development of an experimental therapeutic program for such older prisoners is described. (Author)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Institutionalized Persons, Older Adults
Carlson, Eric W.; Seiter, Richard P. – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
Presents the historical development of halfway houses as a transitional residence for offenders being released from an institution plus current criticisms and issues regarding these programs. (Author/HMU)
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Institutionalized Persons
Scanlon, James; Maiello, Laura – Offender Rehabilitation, 1978
This paper describes some of the problems encountered in the delivery of human services to a county jail population. The authors' primary intention is to suggest the need to examine the effect of rehabilitation programs on reducing tension and anxiety levels among the jail populations. (Author)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, County Programs, Delivery Systems, Institutionalized Persons
Roberts, Albert R. – Offender Rehabilitation, 1978
Discusses diametrically opposed attitudes between custodial personnel and professional correctional counselors. Outlines primary characteristics requisite to establishing a "therapeutic milieu." Presents theoretical and pragmatic aspects of internal-external locus of control orientation in correctional counseling. (Author)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Role, Criminals
Mrad, David F.; Kransnoff, Alan G. – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
Personality and demographic variables for 110 members of a therapeutic community are examined to determine whether differences exist between dropouts and completers of the program. Attempts are made to generalize findings from alcoholism treatment programs, find differences unique to the correctional program, and develop a practical predictive…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Dropout Characteristics
Hoag, Patricia E.; And Others – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
Though it is not known to what extent the cultural orientation revealed in the therapeutic community's argot facilitates treatment, it is likely that at least for those who accept its concept, the therapeutic community provides a milieu in which effective resocialization can take place. (Author)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Environmental Influences, Language Role, Language Usage
