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BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE MODIFICATION IN A JAIL SETTING

NCJ Number
3023
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1972
Length
36 pages
Annotation
REHABILITATION TRAINING FOR OFFICERS AND PRISONERS IN THE CORRECTIONS PROGRAM OF THE DADE COUNTY JAIL.
Abstract
PROGRAM MEMBERS DEVELOPED A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WHICH LED TO DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR INMATES. TWO KINDS OF CORRECTIONAL METHODS WERE UTILIZED - GROUP COUNSELING AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. CONSULTANTS TRAINED POLICE OFFICERS IN TECHNIQUES FOR CHANGING BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDES.