NCJ Number
15583
Date Published
1974
Length
39 pages
Annotation
PROGRAM TO ASSIST FEMALE EX-OFFENDERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO FIND HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND PERSONAL COUNSELING FOLLOWING RELEASE FROM COUNTY JAILS AND STATE AND FEDERAL PRISONS.
Abstract
VOCARE IS THE ONLY HALFWAY HOUSE IN THE BAY AREA FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS. THIS PRELIMINARY REPORT FOCUSES ON A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING. THE PROJECT'S PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES ARE COMPARED WITH CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS. SOME CONSTRAINTS TO EFFECTIVE PROGRAM OPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED AND DESCRIBED. THE METHODOLOGY FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE EVALUATION IS DESCRIBED.