Boot Camp Programs

Paper Summary:

This paper reviews available research concerning boot camp / shock incarceration programs and evaluates the available data concerning the success of these programs. First, the paper reviews the background behind prison boot camp / shock incarceration programs. Next the methods used in compiling and evaluating the data are presented. The effectiveness of the programs are also illustrated and reviewed , with the purpose of identifying key elements of success or failure in prison boot camps. The paper concludes by stating which programs have long-term effectiveness according to the data.

Outline:
Introduction
History of Boot Camp Programs
Methodology
Results
Effectiveness
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"For the past two decades significant money and time have been put toward the implementation of prison boot camp programs, sometimes called shock incarceration. Often costing more money per inmate per day, shock incarceration programs hope to save money in the long run by reducing recidivism and prison overcrowding. Mixed reviews in the media have called attention to flaws in these programs, both in their inception and inability to meet their own goals (Burton & Marquart, 1993). However, some programs do seem to work. This study intends to review the available research and data to establish whether prison boot camps are more successful than general incarceration for young adults."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ashcroft, J., Daniels, D.J., & Hart, S.V. (2003, June). Correctional boot camps: Lessons from a decade of research. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice: National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
• Burns, J. C., & Vito, G. F. (1995, March). An impact analysis of the Alabama boot camp program. Federal Probation, 59(1), 63-67.
• Burton Jr., V. S., & Marquart, J.W. (1993, September). A study of attitudinal change among boot camp participants. Federal Probation, 57(3), 46-52.
• Christenberry, N. J., Burns, J.L., & Dickinson, G.B. (1994, September). Gains in educational achievement by inmates during the Arkansas Prison Boot Camp program. Journal of Correvtional Education, 45(3), 128-132.
• Clark, C., & Kellam, L. (2001, February). These boots are made for women. Corrections Today, 63(1), 50-54.

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