NCJ Number
3023
Date Published
1972
Length
36 pages
Annotation
REHABILITATION TRAINING FOR OFFICERS AND PRISONERS IN THE CORRECTIONS PROGRAM OF THE DADE COUNTY JAIL.
Abstract
PROGRAM MEMBERS DEVELOPED A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WHICH LED TO DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR INMATES. TWO KINDS OF CORRECTIONAL METHODS WERE UTILIZED - GROUP COUNSELING AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. CONSULTANTS TRAINED POLICE OFFICERS IN TECHNIQUES FOR CHANGING BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDES.