Career Planning in Prison: Ex‐inmates Help Inmates

Abstract

Corrections psychology has been called the “stepchild” of the field. Like the stepchild stereotype, it is neglected and ignored. (Wendt, 1979, p. 10)

Career Counseling in Prison

“…But very often adequate coordination between classes and career objectives or employment possibilities is not available. Deming and Gulliver (1981) discussed the use of ex-offenders as college and career advisers in prison, but no evaluative studies have been conducted yet. Career and life planning courses have been offered to college students in prisons for the last few years.…”

“…Kratcoski (1981) agreed, saying that treatment is considered to be a privilege for inmates. Deming and Gulliver (1981) concluded that because of lack of public and professional interest, little is done to prepare inmates for reentry into society and the work world.…”