NCJ Number
26488
Journal
Corrections Magazine Volume: 1 Issue: 5 Dated: (MAY/JUNE 1975) Pages: 13-20
Date Published
1975
Length
8 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE EFFECTS OF THE FORTUNE SOCIETY TO DE-INSTITUTIONALIZE THE EX-OFFENDER.
Abstract
NEW YORK'S FORTUNE SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED BY THE PRODUCER OF THE PLAY 'FORTUNE AND MEN'S EYES' IN RESPONSE TO FAVORABLE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE ISSUES RAISED BY THE PLAY. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIETY'S PROGRAMS IS DISCUSSED. THE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM JOB-COUNSELING TO PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS BY THE PROJECT STAFF, ALMOST ALL OF WHOM ARE EX-CONVICTS.