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Jacqueline P. Wiseman. With Foreword by HERBERT BLUMER.

STATIONS OF THE LOST: The Treatment of Skid Row Alcoholics delves into the complex and often overlooked world of Skid Row alcoholics. The author provides a compelling and unbiased exploration of the challenges faced by this marginalized community, shedding light on their struggles and the treatment options available. Through poignant storytelling and thorough research, this book offers a deep understanding of the realities of addiction and homelessness, urging readers to confront their preconceptions and consider new perspectives. STATIONS OF THE LOST is a thought-provoking read that aims to spark conversations and inspire change in how society addresses these pressing issues.

PRENTICE-HALL, INC., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 1970. 360P.

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By Ann Cordilia

Part One of the study focuses on the prison as a total institution that desocializes inmates by depriving them of access to conventional adult roles. Resocialization then occurs within the prison as inmates learn new behaviors to survive in prison. The research is grounded empirically in the inmates' perceptions of the ways in which prison has affected them. The 32 inmates interviewed mentioned the following five areas most often: (1) dependency on the prison system to order their lives and provide for material needs, (2) living with other inmates, (3) being cut off from friends and family, (4) being cut off from work, and (5) having limited access to drugs and alcohol. It is concluded that the way a prisoner adapts is based on how he perceives his situation and his desire to mitigate pain and capitalize on whatever opportunities are available. Part Two examines the reentry of ex-inmates into society. Twenty-eight of the 32 inmates in the original sample were interviewed over periods ranging from 1 month to 1 year after release. The subjects' postrelease behavior was studied in relation to the changes they had undergone in prison. Specifically, the research examined the effects of prison skill-learning on four central aspects of reentry: structuring a life, resuming work roles, interacting with people, and controlling alcohol and drug use. It was found that prison skills did not prepare ex-inmates to adjust successfully in these aspects of reentry.

Cambridge, Massachusetts. SCHENKMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.. 1983. 138p.