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Research
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Dr.
William Drakeford
Assistant Professor
Department of Special Education
University
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A Comprehensive Program: Promoting Positive Outcomes
The main objective of the proposed research study is
to examine a community-based initiative designed to assist
African American males and individuals with disabilities
transitioning from correctional facilities. Although,
the over-representation of African American males in
correctional facilities is a well-documented phenomenon,
fewer studies have examined the trends in transition
and vocational education programs. The proposed project
will monitor a unique experiment launched by a business
establishment and designed to connect individuals leaving
corrections with their community through apprenticeships,
job placement, and relationships with mentors. The project
will conduct 4 case studies of individuals currently
participating in a Comprehensive Transition Program.
All of these individuals hold various apprentice ship
positions within a barbershop and hair salon. Their experiences
will shed light into the linkages between community-based
initiatives and increased post release options for individuals
leaving corrections. |
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