Discusses eight steps to be used in evaluating vocational education programs in correctional institutions: (1) determine purposes, (2) identify desired outcomes, (3) determine questions that need to be answered, (4) select methods, (5) identify staff, (6) collect data, (7) analyze data, and (8) report results. (JOW)

The Megargee and Dorhout classificatory rules were applied to 181 MMPI profiles from inmates at a Level 4 Federal Correctional Institution. Fifty of these inmates were retested and reclassified. Only 14 of these 50 inmates retained their original type designation upon retesting. (Author)

Points out that while health problems often contribute to the problem behavior that causes juveniles to be taken into detention, institutions rarely treat these problems adequately. Summarizes common health problems among delinquent adolescents and calls for increased provision of comprehensive health services to institutionalized juveniles.…

This paper explores several issues relative to rural corrections, especially the lack of adequate physical facilities and programs, personnel problems and the lack of trained leadership, and the perceived lack of public support for innovations in existing correctional facilities and programs. (Author)

A discussion of present correctional library facilities and needs for further improvement. A section of the article is devoted to a discussion of grant programs designed for prison libraries. (AP)

Adopting the perspectives of the philosophers Plato and Rawls, addresses the issues of juvenile offenders' rehabilitation and consent. Focuses on paternalistic intervention, autonomous decision-making ability, and moral immaturity. Discusses Plato's theme of rehabilitating offenders' sick souls, whether they agree or not, and Rawls more democratic…

Investigated how prison officers view the importance of maintaining relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children. Found that some hold the punishment ethic quite strongly; that women prisoners are often judged to be inadequate, uncaring mothers who use their children to access privileges; and that child visitation, while generally…

Examines prison personnel's civil liability under federal law for inmate-on-inmate assaults. Discusses the United States Supreme Court's decision in Farmer v. Brennan, 44 cases decided before Farmer, and 27 post-Farmer cases on inmate-against-inmate assault. These cases outline when prison officials might be held liable in post-Farmer litigation.…

Respondents to a survey of prison librarians (n=35) regarding how they cope with demands for materials and services related to diversity issues felt that adherence to Library Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions was often impeded by security concerns. Racial differences between library providers and prisoners was not considered relevant.…

Examines chaplains' historic and contemporary roles in correctional counseling, the degree to which chaplains are supportive of rehabilitation, and the content of chaplains' counseling sessions. Findings reveal that chaplains are highly supportive of rehabilitation, spend the majority of their time counseling inmates, and utilize a combination of…

Discusses several misconceptions about correctional counseling, focusing on the desired goals of correctional counseling, the amount of such counseling, client motivation, counselor credentials, counseling theories, and the counseling environment. Presents a new perspective and suggests that standards need to be established concerning what…

Describes group therapy as appropriate and effective vehicle or learning and maintaining prosocial behavior. Notes that outcome measures and studies have indicated that participation in group therapy in prison may result in inmate adaptation to free society. Proposes that structured, intensive group therapy be initiated as the inmate prepares to…

Explores the rationale and goals for a Prisoners' Parenting Center, discusses the components of the program, addresses the importance of location and staff and explains such aspects as special projects, community contacts, prisoners' role in administration, and sources of funding. (JOW)

Conducted national study on accessibility of prison facilities and programs for physically disabled inmates in state correctional systems. Results suggest that fewer than 1 percent of inmates in state prisons are identified and classified as physically disabled. Access for disabled inmates to both programs and facilities was very limited.…

Describes College Library and Research Center research library and computer center located at maximum-security prison. Explains that center provides graduate students with library resources and computer facilities needed to complete thesis projects and other sociological research. Benefits described include improvements in quality of educational…