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EXPERIMENTAL MANPOWER LABORATORY FOR CORRECTIONS, INTERIM REPORT ON PHASE 1 - MARCH 1, 1970 TO MAY 15, 1971

NCJ Number
3232
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1971
Length
47 pages
Annotation
SIX STUDIES APPLYING BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PRINCIPLES TO SOLVE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN CORRECTIONAL REHABILITATION EFFORTS.
Abstract
STUDIES INCLUDED A MANPOWER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PRISONERS, A PROGRAMMED LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR A GROUP OF ADULT OFFENDERS, A MANPOWER TRAINING PROJECT FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, A STUDY OF CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT IN A CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, A TWO-LEVEL FOLLOW UP STUDY OF OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND A STUDY OF PRE-AND POSTRELEASE PATTERNS OF INTERACTION WITH AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.