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The Boynton Beach Juvenile First Offender Program: Does It Really Work?, Andrew M. Rosenberg Jan 2001

The Boynton Beach Juvenile First Offender Program: Does It Really Work?, Andrew M. Rosenberg

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

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Privatization Of Southern California Local Detention Facilities, Anita Whitehead Jan 2001

Privatization Of Southern California Local Detention Facilities, Anita Whitehead

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis examines privatization of local level corrections in southern California.


A Study Of Variables Associated With Re-Arrest Among Graduates Of A Juvenile Diversion Program, Eileen Gail Holguin, Melody June O'Neill Jan 2001

A Study Of Variables Associated With Re-Arrest Among Graduates Of A Juvenile Diversion Program, Eileen Gail Holguin, Melody June O'Neill

Theses Digitization Project

The Home Run Program that operates in San Bernardino County was developed to address rehabilitation of high-risk youthful offenders using a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) approach to treatment. Despite the fact the program was developed to address recidivism among a delinquent population, recidivism continues to be an issue for participants. This study evaluated specific social and demographic factors and the bearing they had on successful rehabilitation outcome.


Perceptions Of Prison Guards By Prison Visitors And Nonvisitors, Frances N. Huber Jan 2001

Perceptions Of Prison Guards By Prison Visitors And Nonvisitors, Frances N. Huber

Masters Theses

Social interaction has been found to be a large factor in the recidivism of criminals. Many prison inmates have limited access to social interaction with other inmates as well as those outside of prison. This creates tension between inmates, guards, and society. The breakdown of barriers to open communication between inmates and others may be beneficial to the rehabilitation of criminals. Providing more access to visitations, telephone calls, and electronic mail reduces inmate aggression and encourages compliance to the prison and social rules. In addition, interaction with those outside of the prison acts as a continual reminder to an inmate …


The Effect Of A College/University Education On Police Recruit Performance At The Bergen County Police Academy, Mahwah, New Jersey, Herbert F. Pendleton Jan 2001

The Effect Of A College/University Education On Police Recruit Performance At The Bergen County Police Academy, Mahwah, New Jersey, Herbert F. Pendleton

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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