NCJ Number
55608
Date Published
1978
Length
21 pages
Annotation
THE ACTIVITIES OF A MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION ESTABILISHED FOR THE STUDY, PREVENTION, AND ALLEVIATION OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY AND THE REHABILITATION OF ADULT AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS ARE REPORTED.
Abstract
THE REPORT COVERS THE PERIOD MAY 1977 THROUGH APRIL 1978. IT INCLUDES A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FOUNDATION, A POLICY STATEMENT, A FINANCIAL REPORT, GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND A SUMMARY OF GRANT ACTIVITY DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. FOR EACH GRANT, THE RECIPIENT, AMOUNT, AND PURPOSE ARE NOTED. DURING FISCAL 1978, THE FOUNDATION MADE 31 GRANTS TOTALLING $163,556. IN ADDITION, IT CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF INTERNAL PROJECTS, INCLUDING A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY FILM, AND THREE PROJECTS RELATING TO THE FOUNDATION'S SPECIAL FOCUS ON COURTS (WORKSHOPS ON MASSACHUETTS' JUDICIAL SYSTEM, PUBLICATION OF A VICTIM RIGHTS PAMPHLET, AND RESEARCH ON RESTITUTION, MEDIATION, AND ALTERNATIVE DISPOSITION PROJECTS IN MASSACHUSETTS). (LKM)