NCJ Number
40065
Date Published
1975
Length
27 pages
Annotation
TWO PROPOSALS ARE SUGGESTED TO HELP ENSURE THE FUTURE OF AFTER-CARE HOSTELS (HALFWAY HOUSES FOR PAROLED OFFENDERS) IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IN VIEW OF THE INFLATIONARY TREND AND INADEQUATE FUNDING SUPPORT.
Abstract
THE FIRST PROPOSAL INVOLVES SOCIAL SUPPORT UNITS OF FUNDING. BY THIS IT IS MEANT THAT EACH PROJECT WOULD RECEIVE UNITS OF FUNDING THAT WOULD CONSTANTLY BE ADJUSTED TO KEEP UP WITH INFLATION. THE SECOND PROPOSAL CONCERNS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSULTATIVE GROUPS THAT WOULD PROVIDE PLANNING SERVICES FOR NEW FACILITIES, SUPPORT FOR EXISTING PROJECTS, AND MAINTAIN INTERFACE BETWEEN VOLUNTARY PROJECTS AND PROBATION AND AFTER-CARE SERVICES. THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE HOSTELS IS DESCRIBED TO DEMONSTRATE THE NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSALS....PLO