NCJ Number
74742
Date Published
1979
Length
21 pages
Annotation
A British resettlement program for discharged inmates is described and evaluated.
Abstract
The 134 Project was established in 1973 by the National Association for the Care and Resttlement of Offenders in cooperation with the Inner London Probation and Aftercare Service. Project goal was to provide short-term accommodation for men discharged from prison. A house in South London accommodates up to 18 men for 2 to 3 months while they find their own housing. Four staff members operate the project and give assistance to residents when they confront problems. There are also two unstaffed, smaller houses where those who are unable to find or cope with private accommodations may live for up to 2 years. The project, which is manned by volunteer workers, makes a special effort to maintain a cooperative relationship with the probation and aftercare system. The primary thrust of the project is to help clients achieve independence. The evaluation of the program involved an assessment of the progress of all clients in the program from the end of September, 1977, to the end of January, 1979. Findings indicate that clients did progress toward independence while in the program. Positive outcomes were found for between one-half and two-thirds of the men. Positive outcomes were defined as the securing of their own accommodations and/or the obtaining of employment. Tabular data and a list of nine references are provided.