Discusses the increasing number of defendants and offenders in the federal criminal justice system with limited job skills and education. It includes a supervision model for this population and highlights literacy and cognitive skills assessment, referral and coordination of services, and relevant BOP educational and employment programs. In-house job assistance and life-skills programs in federal districts, ways to overcome resistance to supervision, and ways of mitigating life skills-related conflict are discussed.
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Special Needs Offenders Bulletin, No. 4: Reducing Risk Through Employment and Education
January 1, 2000
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