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Gangs: The Need for Rehabilitation in Prison, 2002.
1,474 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper examines a rehabilitation group for prisoners who belonged to gangs. It covers the following: why the group should exists, the steps to formulate the gang, and the actual process of rehabilitation inside prison .
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"There are six major prison gangs: the Neta, the Aryan Brotherhood, the Black Guerrilla Family, the Mexican Mafia, La Nuestra Familia, and the Texas Syndicate(Parry,1999, p.1-4.). Each group has it?s own recognizable signs, origin,
characteristics, propensity for disruptive behavior, and racial makeup. A helper must also recognize rivals and symbols. In culture some actions may be deemed inappropriate and it is the same with gangs (although many people don?t even recognize they have offended
someone). A helper?s first goal should be to grasp an understanding of the gang culture. To help these individuals you must first know of the background and customs of what they have represented for so many years."
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Rehabilitation in Prisons, 2000.
A research proposal to determine how perceptions of rehabilitation priorities differ among inmates, correctional officers & human services staff. Includes background, review of literature and a description of the proposed study.
9,000 words (approx. 36.0 pages), 35 sources, $ 135.95
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"Chapter I
Nature Of The Study
Background
According to the Citizens United For The Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE) (1998), there are approximately 1.7 million persons in American prisons and jails, a figure that is dramatically up from the 744,000 inmates that were in American jails and prisons in 1985. This increase is said to be the equivalent of 1,075 more inmates each week.
Moreover, CURE (1998) reports that the United States now incarcerates at least six times as many people, per 100,000 population, as most civilized countries. England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Norway, and Japan all incarcerate only between 37 and 100 persons per 100,000. The..."
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Prison Rehabilitation, 2002.
A brief paper on programs of rehabilitation for prison inmates in the United States.
1,253 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the success of prison rehabilitation programs in reducing the prison population, providing former prisoners with life and job skills and cutting the rate of recidivism. It gives special attention to Louisiana-based programs such as Project Return and the state?s Department of Labor and Corrections job fair. This paper concludes that federally-funded programs such as these are essential in helping the prison system fulfill its rehabilitative as well as punitive roles.
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"Recent statistics released by the Bureau of Justice present a sobering picture of the United States corrections system. A 2000 census shows that there are an estimated 2 million people currently incarcerated in the country. This translates to an incarceration rate of 699 prisoners for 100,000 people. Analysts believe that within a few years, the United States will surpass Russia as the country with the world?s highest incarceration rate (Boulard). This growing prison population continues to reduce the effectiveness of the corrections program and to strain limited state resources. In the last fiscal year alone, states spent $38 billion on corrections and prison-related expenses, a 5.2 percent increase from the year before."
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Prison Rehabilitation Programs, 2005.
A proposal for an analysis of the effectiveness of prison rehabilitation programs in the United States.
1,756 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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To determine those components of prison rehabilitation programs that have been shown to improve their implementation and delivery, this study proposes to survey a sample of prison rehabilitation specialists, correctional officers, wardens and others involved in such programs. The questionnaire used for such a survey is appended to the paper.
Introduction
Methods
Analysis
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"It would just seem to make good sense that providing an inmate with a basic education in literacy skills and job training would help that individual make a successful transition back into society following his or her release. After all, without such rehabilitation, the inmate can be reasonably expected to return to the same types of behaviors that caused the incarceration in the first place. Unfortunately, good sense and the need for correctional facility policies that ensure the safety of staff as well as the inmates do not mix well. In fact, some observers suggest that prisons are not supposed to be responsible for "rehabilitating" prisoners at all, but are tasked to keep such individuals isolated from mainstream society where they can do even more damage. Despite these concerns, the need for such effective rehabilitation programs in America's prisons has never been greater. In fact, crime and criminal behavior have increased significantly over the past 20 year; for example, the number of adults incarcerated in federal and state facilities in 1970 was 196,429; in 1980 was 315,974; in 1988 was 581,609; and as of December of 1991 there were 751,806 inmates in state facilities; 71,608 in federal facilities; and 422,609 in local, city, and county facilities (Harley, 1996)."
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Prison Rehabilitation for Men and Women, 2006.
This well-researched paper analyzes the four primary goals advocated in prisons across the U.S. which are comprised of rehabilitation, deterrence, incapacitation and retribution.
2,165 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper examines the current strategies and programs geared towards rehabilitating convicted felons in prisons across the country while focusing on the differences in applied methodologies based on gender. One of the rehabilitation strategies detailed in this paper discusses the move from the systematic isolation of prisoners to a more social and productive form of integration. The writer of this in-depth paper contends and explains that if convicted criminals are effectively reformed and rehabilitated during their incarceration they are less likely to commit future offenses, thus resulting in an overall decrease in crime. This paper explores the widespread illiteracy problem amongst both male and female prisoners as well as the various effective programs aimed at combating this problem. This paper presents pertinent data and statistics as well as two illustrative graphs relevant to this particular topic. This paper also delves into the rising fiscal costs to house, care and rehabilitate incarcerated inmates.
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"While illiteracy is as common in the male incarcerated population as the female, educational rehabilitations are more frequently targeted to women than men. An integral part of the Living Skills programs for women, cognitive skills training, the national Parenting Skills program, and the Leisure Education Program support the female prisoner on her path to release. Correctional Services of Canada says that these programs are the result of acknowledge the woman as "her own beset expert," and are built on the premise that "earning to make informed choices and then accepting the consequences of them will enable these women to take control of their lives." There, a Literacy and Numeracy Program created just for female inmates aims to foster skills required for basic employment and civic involvement."
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State Prisons Vs. Private Prisons, 2005.
This paper compares and contrasts the state prison and the private prison systems.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is a brief comparison/contrast of state versus private prisons. As should become apparent, there are many problems afflicting the state prison system in the United States of America. That being said, the writer notes there are no guarantees that a private system will be the panacea some have felt it could and can be. In any event, the writer concludes that a conflation of the two might the best answer for America's woes.
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Incarceration Vs. Rehabilitation, 2005.
This paper proposes rehabilitation programs in prisons in place of tougher sentencing laws.
1,351 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper focuses on the bill that proposes doubling the maximum prison term for those convicted of armed robbery and considers the costs of incarceration and the high rates of recidivism in prison populations. The paper presents a plan that would meet the goals of society for revenge and punishment while also reducing prison costs by reducing the rate of recidivism. The paper's plan involves more emphasis to be placed on the rehabilitation of armed robbers, which includes offering vocational training, education, a support system and psychological counseling.
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Introduction
Conclusion
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"Doubling the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of armed robbery is popular with voters whose current focus is on revenge and incarceration. There are two important aspects to consider before voting on this bill. Tougher sentencing laws mean an explosion in the cost of incarceration due to the increased criminal population in our prisons. The high rate of recidivism demands that we look at enhancing programs within our prisons."
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Prison Systems in the United States, 2002.
An analysis of current methods of punishment and rehabilitation in American prisons.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of 'lasting' punishment for the prison systems that exist in America. We can see by psychological training, drug abuse rehabilitation and from other methods of reform that there are ways that the prison system can use to remake a man after being locked up. By understanding these forms of rehabilitation, perhaps a better human being can come out of the prison system than has been seen from other forms of disciplinary measures.
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Foucault's Carceral System and Drug Rehabilitation, 2002.
Examine's failures in today's drug rehabilitation programs based on Michel Foucault's 'Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison'.
1,189 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 40.95
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In present society, drug abuse and rehabilitation are prominent. More often than not, offenders tend to spend their time in and out of rehabilitative programs which are supposed to cure them of their drug habit yet somehow fail. In much the same way, prisons are supposed to rehabilitate criminals into honest citizens, yet, this is usually not the case. This paper examines how Michel Foucault analyzes how this situation came about in "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison". Foucault's analysis of the role of failure in the carceral system is apparent and clearly existing in today's drug rehabilitative programs.
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"Clearly, "detention causes recidivism" (p. 265) for a number of reasons. In the same way that delinquents in the prison system learn more about criminal activity, habitual drug abusers broaden their horizons when in contact with more experienced drug abusers. "The prison cannot fail to produce delinquents" (p. 266). The prison or rehabilitative center "should educate its inmates, but can a system of education addressed to man reasonably have as its object to act against the wishes of nature?" (p. 266). For a drug abuser, the need and desire to feel "high" becomes his primary urge. Only an extensive and in-depth personal education program would help control his behavior."
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Rehabilitation Justice, 2004.
This paper discusses that the prison system in the United States is inundated with problems, injustice, and conditions not conducive to rehabilitation.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper explains that the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments of the Bill of Rights ?guarantees? prisoner rights; however, in the wake of ?Homeland Security? and the Patriot Act, constitutional rights may very well be at the discretion of prison or government authorities. The author points out that, if rehabilitation were the purpose of incarceration, one would expect programs and opportunities to be available within the prison setting, which would focus on education, employment, and social interaction. The paper states that the argument for a humane punishment to meet the crime lies within the jurisdiction and processes of restorative justice.
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"Howard Rehr is an advocate of restorative justice whereby the offender to takes responsibility for his or her acts, restoring the dignity and social power to the offender, providing restitution for the victim and restoring a sense of community. It is a means to build, restore and strengthen relationships within the affected community. Restitution is the heart of the restorative justice process. "Restorative justice views crime, first of all, as harm done to people and communities. Our legal system, with its focus on rules and laws, often loses sight of this reality; consequently, it makes victims, at best, a secondary concern of justice.""
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Rehabilitation, 2002.
Research to determine how effective cognitive rehabilitation is as therapy for TBI (traumatic brain injury).
10,988 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 57 sources, APA, $ 217.95
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a principal cause of death and disability in young adults with consequences ranging from physical disabilities to long-term cognitive, behavioral and social disorders. Cognitive rehabilitation is a term used to refer to that branch of rehabilitation aimed at patients who are disabled primarily as a result of impairments in memory, judgment and other cognitive functions. This paper critically explores existing literature regarding cognitive rehabilitation for treatment of TBI patients to determine what types of cognitive rehabilitation are used, what the strengths and weaknesses of these types are and whether or not there are specific cognitive impairments that are more amenable to cognitive rehabilitation.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Review of Literature
Overview of TBI
Cognitive Impairments: Conditions Linked to TBI
Costs of Cognitive Rehabilitation for TBI
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Strategies and Practices
Variables Influencing Cognitive Rehabilitation Outcomes
Conclusions to the Chapter
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Inclusion Criteria
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Holistic/Home-Based Therapy Studies
Computer-Assisted/Virtual Reality Studies
Research Questions and Hypothesis
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"Whitlock and Hamilton (1995) suggest, however, that even the most severely brain damaged patient can recover cognitive functioning to a remarkable degree if admitted to an acute rehabilitation program as early as possible after the initial injury. Age, severity of injury, pre-TBI educational and/or functional level, and type of treatment provided were among the most significant variables influencing outcome. Several other studies of a similar nature - i.e., Katz and Alexander (1994), Lubusko, Moore, and Stambrook (1994), and Carney, Chesnut, Maynard, Mann, Patterson, and Helfand (1999) - found further support for the effects of these variables on the outcome of cognitive rehabilitation."
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Computer-Aided Rehabilitation in ADHD, 2004.
Review of existing literature on computer-aided rehabilitation in ADHD.
22,169 words (approx. 88.7 pages), 44 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This research paper tests the idea that the personal computer and the programs that can be designed for it can be a strong, positive tool to help ADHD clients. The paper includes a discussion on the brain's ability to work around damage caused by injury or other insult, a discussion on different types of brain damage, and a discussion on the various ways for healing, or at least softening, the effects of brain damage. The paper also discusses motor, sensory, and autonomic function; the psychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury; schizophrenia; and cerebrovascular disorder. It includes an extended discussion on the role MRI and PET examination in discovering what really goes in the formation and development of the brain in developmental disorders, including ADHD.
Current Empirical Understanding of Central Nervous System Neuroplasty
Neurophysiology of Intercerbral Neuronal Regeneration and Repair: Intra-
cellular and Extra-cellular Mechanisms.
Neuro-pharmacological Interventions in Neuroprotection and
Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury, Congenital Central Nervous
System Conditions including ADHD and Psychostimulant Medications.
Diagnostic Techniques in Neurorehabilitation including: PET, MRI, and
Neuropsychological testing (including: Stroop Color Word Test, and
Continuous Performance Tests) applicable to ADHD
Frontal Lobe Neuroplasticity in the Neurocompensation of Cognitive
Deficits in ADHD: A Focus on Executive Functions including: 1.
Response Inhibition (self-regulation); Problem-solving and Self-
monitoring; Working Memory; Planning and Organization.
The Rehabilitation of Attention using Computer Assisted Cognitive
Rehabilitation Programs including: Selective, Sustained, and Divided
Attention.
The Rehabilitation of Executive Function Using Computer Assisted
Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs including Response Inhibition (self-
regulation); Problem-solving and Self-monitoring; Working Memory;
Planning and Organization.
Review of Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation as a Treatment
Modality: A. Empirical Support, B. Limitations, and C. Future
Directions.
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"Can the information gathered about how the human brain works to begin with and then repairs itself after injury be applied to helping people born with some developmental dysfunction such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder popularly known as ADHD? Children and adults with this disorder display inabilities to pay attention to the task at hand, appropriately monitor their responses to stimulus and in a range of functions called executive functions such as planning and organization. Building and ordering these functions is what such people need and the hope for the future is that our new technologies can both give us better understanding of causes and provide new, more effective ways to treat ADHD. Besides the new imaging technologies, we also have our societies? love affair with personal computers."
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Knee Arthroplasty and Rehabilitation, 2007.
This paper examines two studies in order to determine the functional outcomes for knee arthroplasty in rehabilitation programs.
1,837 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper looks at the research question of what determines functional gains in the patient who is undergoing rehabilitation following knee arthroplasty. The paper questions whether it is an external treatment or a patient trait which determines effective rehabilitation. The paper critically analyzes two studies that address this question, one a randomized trial and the other a cohort study. The paper compares their strengths and weaknesses and discusses the applicability of the research results to local rehabilitation patients.
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Study 1 - Randomized Controlled Trial of Hospital Stay and Functional Independence, Post-Discharge
Study 2: Influence of Age and Gender on Outcomes with Knee Arthroplasty after Rehabilitation
Comparison of Strengths and Weakness in Both Studies
Applicability of Study Results
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"Rehabilitation outcomes for patients who have undergone knee arthroplasty may be due to the efficacy of single external treatments given in isolation from other therapies. Such treatments consist of osteopathic manipulative treatment (Licciardone, et al., 2004). However, beneficial outcomes for these patients may depend more on patient characteristics such as gender and age, and on taking these variables into consideration. According to Vincent, et al., 2006), the functional outcomes for knee arthroplasty in rehabilitation programs may be impacted by patient characteristics."
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Rehabilitation of Non-Violent Ex-Offenders, 2006.
An analysis of critical success factors for a reform and rehabilitation program to support non-violent ex-offenders.
6,135 words (approx. 24.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 144.95
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This study focuses on the potential benefits of a rehabilitation and support program for non-violent ex-offenders in the community. The intent of the research is to gain insight regarding the critical elements necessary for a rehabilitation program to succeed and help reduce rates of recidivism in the community. After conducting an extensive preliminary literature review, the paper shows multiple critical success factors for a successful ex-offender support program. In addition to the literature review, the researcher proposes further investigation and field research that examine inmates' views and opinions regarding the potential benefits of a rehabilitation program for nonviolent ex-offenders.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Problem and Objectives
Background Of The Problem
Significance of the Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Ex-Offenders Problems
Programs In Other Countries
Opinions On Programs To Aid Ex Offenders
Benefits Of Rehabilitation
Programs That Work
Social Support For Ex-Offenders
Summary of the Research
Methods
Results
Limitations Of Study
Conclusions
References
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"Every year more than 600,000 people are released from prison, and this number continually grows (Petersilia, 2005). Studies suggest that up to 93 percent of inmates are released at some point in time (Petersilia, 2005). The needs of ex-offenders continue to grow as fewer and fewer rehabilitation programs exist to house and enable ex-offenders to gain meaningful employment. Reentry programs are vital to the success of ex-offenders and may substantially impact rates of recidivism among ex-offenders (Petersilia, 2005)."
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Drug Rehabilitation, 2002.
Examines the effectiveness of rehabilitation for drug abusers.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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In modern society, heroin, crack, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, ketamine, MDMA or ecstasy and other drugs are being more heavily abused than at any time in history. As a result, society and drug abusers alike suffer significant losses as the result of criminal and self-destructive behavior caused by drug abuse. The paper shows that many drug abusers become involved in drug rehabilitation centers, although it is not clear whether or not these centers work. The federal government, states and private entities invest billions of dollars annually in drug rehabilitation programs that attempt to prevent the use of illegal drugs. The paper shows, however, that illegal drug use in the United States remains a serious problem. In 1996, approximately 13 million Americans were using drugs. This paper determines whether or not drug rehabilitation works, based on recent research.
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"However, research on the most effective treatment interventions for other groups of drug abusers is less definitive (GAO, 1998). Promising treatment approaches for other groups include cognitive-behavioral therapy for treatment of cocaine abuse and family-based therapy for adolescent drug users. According to Narcanon (2003), many drug rehabilitation programs produce incredible results in removing the root causes of addiction. For example, Narcanon?s detoxification program has enabled many drug abusers to become drug-free."
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