NCJ Number
11194
Date Published
1972
Length
44 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF PROBLEM AREAS AND REMEDIAL MEASURES TAKEN BY CORRECTIONAL OFFICALS TO PROVIDE USEFUL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE'S INSTITUTIONS.
Abstract
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, INMATE NEEDS AND PARTICIPATION, AND GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS ARE DISCUSSED. THE APPENDIX CONTAINS A LISTING OF COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATORS FROM SIX INSTITUTIONS, PROGRAM NARRATIVES BY INSTITUTION, THE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF SELF-HELP GROUPS, A BRIEF REVIEW OF A NATIONAL SURVEY OF VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS.