Employment Services for Ex-Offenders, 1981-1984: Boston, Chicago, and San Diego

This study was conducted to test whether job counseling and placement services, accompanied by intensive follow-up after placement, would significantly increase the effectiveness of employment programs for individuals recently released from prison. Data were collected on personal, criminal, and empl...

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Main Author: Milkman, Raymond H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Research Data
Language:English
Published: [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] [Verlag nicht ermittelbar] 1987
In:Year: 1987
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
correctional facilities
Crime
Crime Prevention
CRIMINAL justice system
Employment
Living conditions
Sentencing
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Summary:This study was conducted to test whether job counseling and placement services, accompanied by intensive follow-up after placement, would significantly increase the effectiveness of employment programs for individuals recently released from prison. Data were collected on personal, criminal, and employment backgrounds, including the type, duration, and pay of previous employment, living arrangements, marital status, criminal history, and characteristics of the employment placement.
DOI:10.3886/ICPSR08619.v2