NCJ Number
41134
Date Published
1976
Length
191 pages
Annotation
AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OHIO'S PAROLE OFFICER AIDE PROGRAM WHICH ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE EX-OFFENDERS WITH MEANINGFUL CAREERS IN SOCIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM'S THREE-YEAR OPERATION IS EVALUATED.
Abstract
THIS STUDY PRESENTS SOME BACKGROUND OF THE PAROLE SYSTEM AND ITS DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE USE OF EX-OFFENDERS IN HELPING SERVICES. THE PROGRAM IS DESCRIBED AND METHODOLOGY IS PRESENTED WHICH INCLUDED AN ATTITUDINAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND INTERVIEWS. FINDINGS FROM THE STUDY CONCLUDE THAT THE PROGRAM IS EFFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE EXPANDED.