NCJ Number
121710
Journal
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 33 Issue: 3 Dated: (December 1989) Pages: 207-214
Date Published
1989
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This article examines the attempts made by a group of concerned citizens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during 1979-1982 to create a clearinghouse to help ex-offenders discharged to remain out of prison -- thus reducing the rate of recidivism.
Abstract
Ventures of this type do not usually generate a quick favorable public response and therefore move rather slowly. The group was successful in establishing a nonprofit agency named "Project Newstart" and began efforts for the ex-offenders. The group failed, however, to keep the program alive. The State's then Governor in an austerity move vetoed the $27,000 legislative appropriation and thus -- in spite of its successful operation -- the program was discontinued. 22 references. (Author abstract)