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The problem is outside: staff and client behavior as a function of external events.

B P Sarata, N D Reppucci

    Community Mental Health Journal
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Parent organization actions significantly impact prerelease programs for adult offenders. Changes in the organization

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    Area of Science:

    • Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • Organizational Psychology
    • Social Work and Rehabilitation

    Background:

    • Prerelease programs for adjudicated adult offenders are crucial for successful reintegration.
    • Understanding external influences on program effectiveness is vital for optimizing rehabilitation outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the hypothesis that a parent organization's actions influence client and staff behaviors within a prerelease program.
    • To examine the relationship between external organizational dynamics and internal program functioning.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data collected during the development and operation of a prerelease program.
    • Observational and correlational study design to link parent organization behavior to program outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Changes in the parent organization's behavior correlated with significant shifts in staff perceptions of clients.
    • Observed changes in staff actions towards clients, client attitudes, and client behaviors.
    • Demonstrated a direct link between external organizational conduct and internal program dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • Rehabilitative programs are continuously shaped by external and extrinsic factors.
    • The influence of the parent organization is a critical determinant of program success and participant outcomes.
    • Emphasizes the need for a holistic view of correctional rehabilitation, considering systemic influences.

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