Response to psychiatrically impaired inmates to activity therapy
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The results of activity therapy programs with psychiatrically impaired inmates in a high security prison are discussed. The author, maintaining activity therapy is intended to engage the mind and body with the intention of promoting self-esteem, cooperative interaction, and prevent withdrawal, concludes the inmates found the programs enjoyable and beneficial.
Publication Name: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1050-9674
Year: 2001
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Police response to domestic violence
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Research indicates that mandatory arrest policies for incidents of domestic violence do not always achieve positive results. It is posited that law enforcement agencies and social welfare agencies should work together to create integrated interventions that may be more effective in deterring violence.
Publication Name: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1050-9674
Year: 1999
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Measuring domestic violence: an assessment of frequently used tools
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Evaluations have revealed that selection criteria have a significant impact on the effectiveness of psychometric tools used to measure domestic violence. These criteria include analysis of the theoretical foundation the tool is based on, along with levels of reliability, validity, and practicality.
Publication Name: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1050-9674
Year: 1999
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