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ESTABLISHING HELPING SERVICES IN LOCAL JAILS

NCJ Number
219
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
Unknown
Length
56 pages
Annotation
A GUIDE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL, COUNSELING, RECREATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INMATES AND INSERVICE EDUCATION FOR THE STAFF.
Abstract
STEPS NECESSARY PRIOR TO INITIATING HELPING SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSING THE INSTITUTIONAL STAFF, OBTAINING DATA ON THE INMATES, ANALYZING THE NUMBER AND NATURE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AVAILABLE, SEEKING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION, PRESENTING THE PROGRAM TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND SELLING IT TO THE COMMUNITY.