In 1974, Pennsylvania began data collection on veteran-inmates of its eight correctional institutions to assist them in taking advantage of veterans' educational benefits. A detailed interagency chronology of the efforts of the State Education, Correction, and Military Affairs Departments and the Veterans Administration is contained in the report.…

Based on a survey of 17 institutions in 14 States and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the study is the first effort to date to evaluate and compare the impact of correctional grievance mechanisms. "Mechanism" is used in a generic sense throughout this study and maybe defined as any administrative process through which the complaints of…

This document was an attempt to distill in a readable form some of the highlights of seminars and institutes sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews in Los Angeles for the purpose of studying the effect of social labelling of persons with an arrest record on their chances of being employed and earning an honest living. Some of…

Whatever the reason, trouble with the law is a matter of considerable importance to contemporary Indian Americans. This study, a component of Havighurst's National Study of American Indian Education, seeks to gain a better understanding of Indian offenders in Minnesota. Data concerning new court commitments from July 1, 1967 through June 30, 1968,…

The community and junior college can assist in the corrections field by increasing the effectiveness of semiprofessional personnel in all areas and by providing pre-service and in-service education in the field of corrections. This report discusses the competencies needed, and the jobs and training necessary for work in corrections. Various types…

To explore how individuals in the corrections fields perceive their work, the functioning of their agencies, and the effectiveness of the various correctional fields, a national sample of 1,870 correctional workers in institutions and in probation and parole agencies were interviewed. Some findings were: (1) A majority saw the total system as…

Presented are the summary and recommendations of Project CAMIO (Correctional Administration and the Mentally Incompetent Offender), a Texas study to determine the incidence of criminal incarceration of the mentally retarded (MR) and to identify laws, procedures, and practices which affect the prosecution and incarceration of the MR offender. Noted…

Evaluated were 500 male inmates admitted to the Texas Department of Corrections over a 2-month period. The study was part of Project CAMIO (Correctional Administration and the Mentally Incompetent Offender), a Texas study to determine the incidence of criminal incarceration of the mentally retarded (MR) and to identify laws, procedures, and…

The course is for independent study by jail officers who must learn that, in addition to their routine tasks, they must be prepared to be well-trained, responsible professionals, making important decisions and avoiding the mistakes and disproven beliefs of the past. The jail administrator must continually wrestle with the problems of conflicting…

The course is for independent study by jail officers who must learn that, in addition to their rountine tasks, they must be prepared to be well-trained, responsible professionals, making important decisions and avoiding the mistakes and disproven beliefs of the past. The jail administrator must continually wrestle with the problems of conflicting…

The pamphlet is the most recent in a series of National Chamber of Commerce publications designed to stimulate business and other citizen action to improve corrections as one of the three components of the criminal justice system. The Chamber observes that correctional reform is taking place at various governmental levels but that these efforts…

The availability of law libraries to inmates is a logical extension of a prisoner's right to "access to the courts." This report discusses the need for prison law libraries for indigent prisoners and refers to sources for determining what law books should be included in these libraries. Recommended collections for prison law libraries is attached…

Papers presented at national seminars for the purpose of developing a model for adult basic education in corrections are contained in this collection. The papers presented by consultants and participants in the conference provide a primary base of information for the creation of a model for adult basic education in corrections. Subjects discussed…

The statistical information contained in this publication was gathered from residential institutions maintained by the State of New York or receiving substantial support from it. Those which contributed data did so voluntarily, for the purpose of providing a statewide picture of library service to the patients, students, or inmates of custodial…

To determine the effects of military service on subsequent criminal behavior, especially violent crimes, this study compared veteran and non-veteran felons incarcerated at the Texas Department of Corrections. Available programed data on inmates born since 1930 were supplemented by interview and questionnaire data on 200 veterans concerning…