Explores the difficulties of teaching and learning about women's literature in a women's prison. Reveals inmates' attitudes toward feminism and women's literature. (RL)

The deplorable condition of recreation services for women inmates was examined in a national study. The study had a twofold purpose: to ascertain the status of prison recreation services for women, and to develop a set of recreation guidelines applicable to state correctional institutions for female offenders. (JN)

A factor analytic study of the demographic and behavioral characteristics of adult and juvenile male and female incarcerates suggests a number of consistent relationships contributory to incarceration and childhood experiences that predict difficulty in that period of life and in later adjustment. (Author)

Describes four credit-free courses offered by Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida at five state and county correctional facilities. Identifies course goals, including developing cognitive and human relations skills, and discusses the problems encountered in teaching the diverse inmate population. (JP)

No relationship between crowding and the occurrence of misconduct was found. A second study investigated the effect of incarceration and sentencing upon the inmates' anxiety level. Significant effects due to incarceration and sentencing were absent. (Author)

Presents correlations between three clusters of life events (e.g., events specific to prison life) and indicators of psychological well-being for inmates at a maximum security prison. Findings show positive relationships between these clusters and depression; the relationships to self-esteem were inverse, although not statistically significant.…

Utilizes a modified therapeutic community model to investigate the social climate of a juvenile training school. Results indicate few significant differences among staff members' perceptions, although significant differences are present between staff and residents. Findings show that researchers must distinguish between juvenile and adult…

States that moral educators can learn from North Americans who have challenged U.S. human rights violations, especially violations within the United States. Uses race as an analytical tool to illustrate human rights abuses. Concludes by discussing the implications for crossing boundaries between human rights work and moral education. (CMK)

Evaluated treatment model for physically or sexually abused female inmates (N=15). Hypothesized that during 16-week program, inmates would share an increase of self-esteem, perceive control over their lives, trust in others and experience a reduction of alienation from others. Compared these attitudes prior and subsequent to every 4 weeks during…

Collected data from 346 inmates at the Eastern Correctional Facility in New York that supported the hypothesis that educational programs on the college level and above are more important than Family Reunion Programs in promoting behavior in prison. Data suggest that social control is only enhanced by Family Reunion Programs among participants who…

A data set (4,398 drug offenders from Florida) is used to estimate impacts of probation and imprisonment on recidivism and to explore the impact of biases related to selection and interruption of the duration of probation. Correcting for these biases leaves no evidence that probation impacts on duration of recidivism. (SLD)

Explored attitudes of public child welfare caseworkers and child care staff toward policy and practice relating to youth who commit crimes, such as truancy, that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults. Respondents felt that courts need to mandate parental involvement in the cases of such youth. (BG)

The nursing faculty at Mercy College (New York) affiliated with several prison facilities to provide clinical experiences for senior nursing students. An ideal setting for the clinical group leadership course, the prison affiliations also helped students develop social awareness and advocacy strategies for this at-risk population. (SK)

Traces the development and history of reform of the Massachusetts State Department of Human Services, which departed abruptly from a tradition of institutionalizing young offenders. The Massachusetts approach demonstrates the elements of successful intervention with young offenders through intensive services, community-based programs, small case…

Describes two models for training teachers to deal with the challenges of at-risk youth. One is a certification program in alternative and correctional teacher training, the other an internship in special education for California Youth Authority teachers. (SK)