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VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN CORRECTIONS - A SURVEY REPORT

NCJ Number
35660
Author(s)
T STREFF
Date Published
1975
Length
50 pages
Annotation
RESULTS OF A 1975 QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OPERATING WITHIN STATE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS CONSISTING OF DATA FROM THE 31 RESPONDING STATES.
Abstract
THIS REPORT CONTAINS CHARTED INFORMATION ON BUDGETS, FUNDING SOURCES, STAFFING PATTERNS, AND TYPES OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED IN EACH RESPONDING STATE. BRIEF STATE-BY-STATE SUMMARIES OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN THE 31 STATES, INCLUDING DATA ON THE PROGRAM CONTACT PERSON, ARE ALSO PROVIDED. IN ADDITION, A LIST OF REFERRAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MIGHT PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT CORRECTIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IS INCLUDED, ALONG WITH THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND GOALS STANDARDS RELATING TO VOLUNTEERS.