Discusses the implications of several recent court decisions which seem to establish at least the principle of minimum standards of treatment for juveniles who have been involuntarily committed to institutions. (EH)

Contents of this research report appendix include a summary of the methodology employed for surveying corrections agencies and institutions during phase one and an outline of a Markov modeling exercise to be applied in phase two of the project. The Dynamic Correctional Planning Model is presented equation by equation in chapter 1 including…

The fourth volume in a series of publications on alternatives to jail incarceration, this booklet deals specifically with problems of sentencing the misdemeanant. It is written primarily for judges and those who assist them in arriving at and implementing sentences, so it presents a broad range of options and discusses ways of implementing them.…

Guidelines for public libraries establishing library services to residents of local correctional facilities outline recommended services, policy, materials, and staffing. Suggestions for implementation of services, readings, a sample policy statement, and a sample periodical list are included. (MBR)

Due to the controversy over the institution of parole and recent changes in the criminal justice and penal system of Maryland, statistical models mirroring current parole practice were developed. These are described in this document in an effort to stimulate discussion leading to an explicit and equitable parole policy. Such variables as offense…

DESPITE OBSTACLES AND DIFFICULTIES, THE VALUE OF COMPETENT COUNSELING TO JAIL INMATES AS AN AID TOWARD REDUCING RECIDIVISM AND AS AN AID TO ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN WELL ESTABLISHED. WHILE THE MOVEMENT IS SLOW, THERE ARE MORE JAILS WHICH ARE EITHER DIRECTLY ADMINISTERING COUNSELING PROGRAMS TO INMATES OR ARE AVAILING THEMSELVES OF SUCH SERVICES FROM…

Approximately 125 persons from 15 states of the Southern region attended the Institute, which sought to examine the need for correctional manpower in the region, to assess the present resources for training personnel to meet these needs, and to explore ways in which these needs might be met more effectively. The institute considered the background…

Economic problems as well as misinterpretations of the so-called justice model are resulting in the replacement of professional personnel in some correctional systems. The author explains why and how in this article. (Author/HMV)

In an experiment to investigate the possible effects of determinate sentencing, 48 prisoners were tested on six variables. Although there was some indirect evidence that the indeterminate sentence is a source of tension, the issue remains open. (Author)

Presented in this report are ten recommendations regarding the ethical dilemmas faced by psychologists working with police, court, correctional, and juvenile justice agencies. Both ethical issues that the criminal justice system creates for psychologists and those that psychologists create for the criminal justice system are addressed. (Author/EB)

Examined recidivism in male status offenders and delinquents released from a state training school in Wisconsin. The sample was derived from 1965 and 1967 correctional files. Subjects were followed for 10 years to determine whether they had a conviction for a felony as an adult. Found that considerable recidivism occurred among subjects. Policy…

Examines the role of correctional education programs in America; suggests that correctional education has maintained a limited perspective regarding the functions that education may serve. Argues that by using the Justice Model, programs would more effectively improve quality of life in prisons and perhaps reduce recidivism. (JOW)

Surveyed 45 workers in correctional agencies to examine number of handicapped inmates and types of programs provided to them. Found that most prison systems had identified some handicapped inmates. Variety of programs were offered to inmates, many systems did not have specialized treatment for handicapped. Found need for evaluation and treatment…

Reviews the application of social learning approaches to helping delinquents change in institutions. Incarceration is not effective in changing delinquent behavior, and may even foster it through exposure and influence of delinquent peer models. (Author/LHW)

Describes an educational program for young persons in custody at the Monteith Correctional Centre. (Author/ABB)