NCJ Number
90466
Journal
Parks and Recreation Volume: 16 Issue: 2 Dated: (February 1981) Pages: complete issue
Editor(s)
P Leigh
Date Published
1981
Length
38 pages
Annotation
A series of articles on recreation in corrections covers such topics as the development of concepts and programs of correctional recreation, the extent and nature of inmate recreational programs, whether inmate recreation is treatment of privilege, and education for correctional recreation professionals.
Abstract
The opening article notes the historic and current inadequacies in correctional recreation programs, and action guidelines are provided in the areas of professionalism, training, programs, education, research, and legislation. Some of the notable landmarks in the development of correctional recreation are discussed in another paper, with attention to concepts underlying correctional recreation and implications for its role in corrections. One report presents findings from a national survey of adult correctional institutions designed to determine the extent, characteristics, and funding sources for arts and athletic programs; it also presents findings from a 1978 study that ascertained the status of recreation personnel and programs in State maximum security facilities, with particular attention to administrative attitudes, program offerings, and levels and types of staff involvement. Another article examines correctional recreation's coverage within college curricula nationwide, noting the constraints that hamper progress in curricula development. Findings are presented from a survey of Georgia chief administrators and recreation directors to determine their view of recreation as a treatment activity or a privilege not deemed essential to the accomplishment of correctional goals. The final article identifies the inadequacies in recreational programs for female inmates. For individual entries, see NCJ 90467-69.