Developing Program Models and Prototype Training Materials To Meet Occupational Training Needs of Adult Women Offenders From a Correctional Institution - Final Report

• NCJ Number: 84422
• Date Published: 1978
• Length: 70 pages
• Grant Number(s): G007604314
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare
• Corporate Author: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Sale Source: Eric Document Reproduction Service; Not Available Through National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Document Loan Program
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
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Annotation

Based on a need for occupational training materials in female corrections education, an eighteen-month project was conducted to (1) assess non-stereotyped occupational skill training interests and needs of women offenders in Virginia, (2) design model training curricula to meet the assessed needs, (3) develop training materials to implement programs using the curricula, and (4) pilot test and evaluate the materials.

Abstract

Written questionnaires were administered to a sample of 200 offenders followed by personal interviews to assess vocational training interests and needs. Searches were also conducted to identify existing resources. Instructional materials were then developed and field tested in six occupational areas: child care aide; clothing services and machine repair helper; floral assistant; health aide; receiving clerk; and sanitarian aide. Based on testing and third-party evaluation, six program guides were revised and produced in final form. (Questionnaires and pilot test data and analyses are appended. The program guides are available separately -- CE 017 809-814.) (Resources in Education (ERIC) abstract)