Osa D. Coffey, John F. Knoll
Description
Individuals who leave correctional facilities need an array of life skills in order to make a successful return to family, community, and workplace. T
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hese skills need to be taught in correctional educ. programs. They include not just basic literacy but such things as how to write an application letter and resume; how to prepare for and participate in a job interview; how to deal with supervisors and other authority figures, and provide responsible and consistent work performance; knowledge about budgeting, credit, insur., taxes, and other daily living areas; and parenting, health and nutrition. This report examines 19 grantees from DoE to develop life skills programs.
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