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USE OF VOLUNTEERS IN JAILS

NCJ Number
43513
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1977
Length
8 pages
Annotation
DESIGNING A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, VOLUNTEER SELECTION, ORIENTATION, TRAINING, SUPERVISION, AND LIABILITY REGARDING VOLUNTEERS ARE DISCUSSED.
Abstract
VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO JAILS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND EXERCISE, CHAPLAINCY, COUNSELING, AND SUPPLEMENTARY SECURITY. THE PAMPHLET INCLUDES REFERENCE DOCUMENTS FOR PERSONS INTERESTED IN ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS; SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN OPERATION ARE ALSO LISTED.