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NCJ 100019
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| Title:
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Task-Centred Casework in a Probation Seting (From Problems, Tasks and Outcomes - The Evaluation of Task-Centered Casework in Three Settings, P 89-16, 1985, E Matilda Goldberg, et al)
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| Author(s):
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E M Goldberg ; S J Stanley ; J Kenrick
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| Sale:
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Allen and Unwin
8 Winchester Place
Winchester, MA 01890
United States |
| Publication Date:
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1985 |
| Pages:
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78 |
| Type:
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Applied research |
| Origin:
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United States |
| Language:
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English |
| Annotation:
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This description and evaluation of task-centered casework with probationers -- whereby clients were helped to carry out problem-alleviating tasks within agreed periods of time -- concludes that this time-limited method is at least as effective in preventing recidivism as are long-term probation orders. |
| Abstract:
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Conducted in an experimental probation office in Islington, Great Britain, this study examined a sample of 100 completed short-term probation orders collected over a 2-year period. Almost two-thirds (64) were terminated after 6 months and were considered to be successful task-centered cases since they fulfilled certain criteria: caseworker and probationer agreed upon a target problem and task, and evidence demonstrated that work on the task had been carried out. Most of these clients were under age 35, three-fifths were men, and over two-thirds had at least one previous conviction. Target problems identified in over half the cases were dissatisfaction in social relations and difficulties in role performance. Tasks were of a practical nature, such as work search sessions, literacy classes, and social skills training. Follow-up interviews with 44 cases showed a high degree of congruence between task achievement scores and problem reduction scores. The program description includes a detailed analysis of the study's sample, results, and probationers' and caseworkers' satisfaction with the task-centered method. Tables and approximately 30 references. |
| Main Term(s):
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Probation casework |
| Index Term(s):
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Social work ; Probation conditions ; Probation evaluation ; Great Britain |
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