NCJ Number
2770
Date Published
1970
Length
217 pages
Annotation
EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF PRISONERS TO WORK OR STUDY IN A HALFWAY HOUSE IN THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY.
Abstract
THE REPORT DESCRIBES INMATE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR BACKGROUNDS, DAILY LIFE AT THE CENTER, AND GROUP COUNSELING. THE CASE OF ONE INMATE IS FOLLOWED IN DETAIL THROUGH TAPES OF GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS. THE SUCCESSFAILURE RATES OF MEN IN THE PROGRAM COMPARED TO CONTROL GROUPS IN WORK CAMPS AND JAILS. RESULTS INDICATE LITTLE OR NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTCOME OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CONTROL GROUPS.