Parole/Probation Therapy Group - Melding Mental Health and County Corrections

• NCJ Number: 89015
• Journal: Journal of Offender Counseling Services and Rehabilitation Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Dated: (Fall 1982) Pages: 63-67
• Author(s): T T Ryan; C Bachus
• Date Published: 1982
• Length: 5 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A nontraditional outpatient group was instituted to improve services to parole/probation clients.

Abstract

The group uses various techniques to optimize potential for client success. A one-year study indicates the group is cost-effective, may improve client attendance and has improved relations between parole/probation and mental health staff. (Author abstract)