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Peer reviewedO'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
Download full textHartmann, Tracey A. – 2003
Public/Private Ventures launched a national demonstration in 15 cities to assess the effectiveness of faith-based initiatives in working with youths involved in the juvenile justice system. The initiatives focused on high-risk youth and developed programs involving mentoring, education, and employment readiness. This report focuses on whether…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Church Programs, Church Role
