NCJ Number
16310
Date Published
Unknown
Length
27 pages
Annotation
INFORMATION ON HOW TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER.
Abstract
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE HALFWAY HOUSE MOVEMENT IS FOLLOWED BY THE PRESENTATION OF A RESIDENT PROFILE. THE STANDARDS WHICH MUST BE MET BY ALL HALFWAY HOUSES SEEKING FORMAL CERTIFICATION BY THE DIVISION OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY STUDIES ARE LISTED. RECOMMENDED PROGRAM STANDARDS, INCLUDING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES, PROGRAM OFFERINGS, HOUSE RULES, AND ADMITTANCE, ARE ALSO OUTLINED. A PARTIAL LISTING IS PROVIDED OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCE AGENCIES TO WHICH A HALFWAY HOUSE CAN TURN FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE.