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SO YOU WANT TO OPEN A HALFWAY HOUSE

NCJ Number
9754
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 36 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1972) Pages: 30-37
Author(s)
R L Rachin
Date Published
1972
Length
8 pages
Annotation
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING YOUTHS AS HALFWAY HOUSE RESIDENTS, FORMULATING PROGRAM POLICIES, AND REALIZING PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS.
Abstract
HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR SIZE AND SITE CONSIDERATIONS, AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS. ESTABLISHING SOUND COMMUNITY RELATIONS IS EMPHASIZED AS A PRIMARY GOAL. THE ARTICLE PRAISES THE HALFWAY HOUSE AS BEING A READILY AVAILABLE CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVE.