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OFFENDER SERVICES IN THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA

NCJ Number
11173
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1970
Length
167 pages
Annotation
PROGRAM SERVICES AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES RELATED TO OR WILLING TO ASSIST ADULTS AND JUVENILES.
Abstract
THE MASTER INDEX, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDEX TO SERVICES LISTS AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, AND EMERGENCY, OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OFFER DRUG DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT, FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THIS DIRECTORY LISTS AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH RECREATION, JOB PLACEMENT AND TRAINING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND VOCATIONAL OR SOCIAL REHABILITATION. THE INDICES INDICATE THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH AID YOUTHS BEFORE ADJUDICATION, JUVENILE DELINQUENTS, AND JUVENILES AND ADULTS CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, ON PROBATION OR PAROLE, OR UNCONDITIONALLY DISCHARGED. IN ADDITION TO A DESCRIPTION PROGRAM SERVICES AND TYPE OF OFFENDER SERVED, THE ABSTRACTS NOTE THE FUNDING SOURCES, THE PERCENT OF PROGRAM EFFORT DEVOTED TO OFFENDERS, RESTRICTIONS, INTAKE PROCEDURES, AND AREAS SERVED. ALTHOUGH THIS DIRECTORY FOCUSES ON AGENCIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SELECTED MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA ORGANIZATIONS ARE INCLUDED.