NCJ Number
88468
Date Published
Unknown
Length
75 pages
Annotation
This manual is designed to enhance the use of ex-offenders and their recruitment by domestic violence programs, based on a survey of these programs' practices across the country.
Abstract
Careful policymaking, selective screening, and mindful attention to procedures and supervision can all be effective towards enhancing the employment or volunteerism of ex-offenders. A probationary period, stipulation for the successful completion of training, an evaluation process, and other management procedures of this nature can give positions in domestic violence agencies the important structure, fairness, and performance feedback essential for creating good employees and maintaining good faith and productive attitudes. This report gives some of the characteristics of programs using ex-offenders, describes training methods used, outlines staff positions given ex-offenders, and presents sample policies. Thirteen references and a list of programs using ex-offenders are included.