A randomized evaluation of the maryland correctional boot camp for adults: Effects on offender antisocial attitudes and cognitions

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

Volumn 40, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 71-86

  Mitchell, Ojmarrh ^a   Mackenzie, Doris L ^b   Pérez, Deanna M ^b,c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

^c Virginia Department of Corrections   (United States)

Author keywords

Antisocial attitudes; Boot camps; Experimental design; Prison

Indexed keywords

EID: 22144475654     PISSN: 10509674     EISSN: 15408558     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J076v40n03_04     Document Type: Review

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