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Mini-grant
Recipients
 Dr.
William Drakeford
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Special Education
University
of Maryland
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Reading
Literacy Survey Designated to Evaluate How Students in
Juvenile Corrections Feel About Reading Literacy
The
main objective of this 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.
This 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 four case studies of individuals currently
participating in a Comprehensive Transition Program.
All of these individuals hold various apprenticeship
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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