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Putting Prisoners to Work - Policies and Problems

NCJ Number
97269
Journal
Journal of Offender Counseling, Services and Rehabilitation Volume: 9 Issue: 3 Dated: (Spring 1985) Pages: 21-34
Author(s)
G F Vito
Date Published
1985
Length
14 pages
Annotation
Recently, the issue of work by prisoners has been discussed as a major policy concern for correctional administrators.
Abstract
This article outlines the history of prison work programs, the policy implications of such endeavors, and advocates the creation of an opportunity structure for inmates within prison work programs. (Author abstract)