NCJ Number
218
Date Published
1970
Length
7 pages
Annotation
FINAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURES FOR JAIL REHABILITATION AND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, INCLUDING LISTS OF EQUIPMENT AND STAFF.
Abstract
AN INMATE SERVICES UNIT WAS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE COUNTY JAIL. 'THIS PROJECT OFFERED AN ON-GOING TREATMENT SERVICE, COUNSELING, AND EDUCATION, WHICH ENABLED THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED SOCIAL FUNCTIONING AND ATTITUDES AMONG A POPULATION WHICH HAD DEMONSTRATED PREVIOUS SOCIAL DISFUNCTION IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS SERVICE WAS COUPLED WITH A WORK-RELEASE PROGRAM, A VOCATIONAL PROGRAM UTILIZING AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PLANNED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.' THE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO CONDUCTED A SERIES OF DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL YOUTHS. A COUNTYWIDE RECREATION LEAGUE WAS FORMED, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL VISTED LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO SPEAK ON THE DANGERS OF DRUG ABUSE. (AUTHOR MODIFIED)