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A Model Program for Churches and Ex-Offender Reintegration.
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O'Connor, Thomas; Ryan, Patricia; Parikh, Crystal – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1998
Prison Fellowship Ministries' church and community based Transition of Prisoners (TOP) program in Detroit is examined. TOP mobilizes, trains, and equips primarily African-American churches and volunteers to assist ex-offenders to successfully reintegrate into their community. Preliminary outcome data suggest that participation in TOP reduces need…
Descriptors: Adults, Church Programs, Community Involvement, Correctional Rehabilitation