NCJ Number
10990
Date Published
1973
Length
9 pages
Annotation
CURRENT PROBLEMS OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS NEW CAREERS PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO TRAIN INDIANS FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Abstract
PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED FOR SUCH JOBS AS PROBATION OFFICER, ALCOHOLIC OFFENDER COUNSELOR, AND ASSOCIATE JUDGE. A BUREAU FREEZE ON FURTHER NEW CAREERS HIRING HAS RESULTED IN SOME PROBLEMS WITH TRAINEE TURNOVER AND DISCIPLINE, PRIMARILY BECAUSE TRAINEES KNOW THAT USER AGENCIES WILL DO ANYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID LOSING TRAINEES, THEREBY LOSING JOB SLOTS. BECAUSE THE TRAINEE OUTLOOK IS UNCERTAIN, THE NEW CAREERS STAFF IS CONSIDERING ALTERNATE ROUTES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES. THIS REPORT INCLUDES THE PROGRAM'S FUNDING STATUS AND A TRAINEE ROSTER BROKEN DOWN BY RESERVATION, JOB SLOT, AND INDIVIDUAL TURNOVER. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED).