A Profile of the Mexican Migrant and His Social and Cultural Adaptation to a Federal Prison.

Hamilton, Lawrence S.

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ERIC Number: EJ323162

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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A Profile of the Mexican Migrant and His Social and Cultural Adaptation to a Federal Prison.

Hamilton, Lawrence S.

Journal of Offender Counseling, Services & Rehabilitation, v9 n3 p7-19 Spr 1985

Describes case study approach that developed a profile of incarcerated Mexican nationals in a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility as intelligent, complex, highly motivated, and resourceful. Examines Mexican inmates' social and cultural adaptation to prison and suggests that institutional staff be trained to recognize life essence of Mexican migrants. (Author/NRB)

Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Individual Characteristics, Mexicans, Prisoners, Profiles, Rural Population, Social Adjustment, Undocumented Immigrants

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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