@article{ref1,
title="OPTIONS for preparing inmates for community reentry: An employment preparation intervention",
journal="Counseling psychologist",
year="2013",
author="Fitzgerald, Erica L. and Chronister, Krista M. and Forrest, Linda and Brown, Lindsey",
volume="41",
number="7",
pages="990-1010",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to adapt and experimentally test the effectiveness of a research-based, employment-focused group counseling intervention (OPTIONS). OPTIONS was designed to increase male inmates' exploration and identification of employment interests and options, identification and development of employment-search skills, and knowledge of vocational options, goal planning, and identification and use of contextual supports. A randomized block design and measurements at pretest, posttest, and 1-month follow-up were used to examine the effects of OPTIONS. Participants included 77 (n = 38 treatment, n = 39 control) adult male inmates. Results indicated that OPTIONS participants had higher career search self-efficacy, problem solving, and hopefulness scores at posttest and follow-up than did treatment-as-usual control group participants.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0011-0000",
doi="10.1177/0011000012462367",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011000012462367"
}