NCJ Number
6
Date Published
1968
Length
106 pages
Annotation
THE KING COUNTY WORK RELEASE PROGRAM IS A THERAPEUTICALLY ORIENTED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT MALE OFFENDERS.
Abstract
THE PROGRAM ENABLES CONVICTED INMATES IN THE KING COUNTY JAIL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT THEIR DEPENDENTS, TO RECEIVE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION, IF INDICATED, AND TO BENEFIT FROM PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING OFFERED TO BOTH THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO HELP THE PARTICIPANT MAINTAIN HIS DIGNITY, STRENGTHEN HIS BASIC FAMILY UNIT, AND BETTER ORGANIZE AND STRUCTURE HIS PERSONAL LIFE AND POSITION IN SOCIETY.