GROUP COUNSELING FOR OFFENDERS

• NCJ Number: 9094
• Journal: Social Work Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1973) Pages: 74-79
• Author(s): M L PEW; D C SPEER
• Date Published: 1973
• Length: 6 pages
• Corporate Author: National Assoc of School Workers
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECT IN ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, AIMED AT COUNSELING MISDEMEANANTS BEFORE AND AFTER RELEASE FROM A COUNTY WORKHOUSE.

Abstract

TWO IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM WERE INCLUDING EX-OFFENDER PARAPROFESSIONALS, AND INVOLVING WOMEN IN THE DIRECT TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED EVIDENCE THAT EX-OFFENDERS MAKE VOLUNTARY USE OF COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP COUNSELING AND INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL SERVICES. THERE ARE INDICATIONS THAT SUCH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRIBUTE TO A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES COMMITTED. (AUTHOR MODIFIED)