NCJ Number
41004
Journal
New England Journal on Prison Law Volume: 1 Issue: 2 Dated: (FALL 1974) Pages: 203-219
Date Published
1975
Length
17 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE CONCERNS THE UTILITY OF APPLYING THE POSITIVE TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES ASSOCIATED WITH BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TO REHABILITATING INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Abstract
THE ARGUMENT PRESENTED SUPPORTS CHANGE IN THE CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATION TO REFLECT ITS GOAL OF REHABILITATING INMATES. AS A REHABILITATIVE SOLUTION, THE AUTHOR ADVOCATES INMATE SELF-MANAGEMENT THROUGH CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT. CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT IS A SYSTEM OF RELATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES TO ACHIEVEMENT SO THAT INDIVIDUALS REALIZE THAT THEY ARE SIGNIFICANT AND THAT THEIR BEHAVIOR HAS AN EFFECT UPON THE ENVIRONMENT. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...KAP