Papers by Howard Josepher
An AIDS prevention training program for parolees recently released from prison with histories of ... more An AIDS prevention training program for parolees recently released from prison with histories of drug injection was developed and evaluated. Key program elements included: a social learning approach to prevention which emphasized resistance skills training; a self-help orientation stressing individual responsibility; therapeutic community principles such as credible role models and community building; and job readiness training for the AIDS preventiodoutreach field. A total of 394 eligible parolees (81% male, 19% female) were recruited, of whom 241 attended the program, including 164 completers. One year follow-up results showed that AWE participation significantly decreased certain sexual and drug-related risk behaviors and improved parolees’ community adjustment.
Substance Use & Misuse, 1994
Substance Use & Misuse, 1994
Substance Use & Misuse, 1994
An AIDS prevention training program for parolees recently released from prison with histories of ... more An AIDS prevention training program for parolees recently released from prison with histories of drug injection was developed and evaluated. Key program elements included: a social learning approach to prevention which emphasized resistance skills training; a self-help orientation stressing individual responsibility; therapeutic community principles such as credible role models and community building; and job readiness training for the AIDS prevention/outreach field. A total of 394 eligible parolees (81% male, 19% female) were recruited, of whom 241 attended the program, including 164 completers. One year follow-up results showed that ARRIVE participation significantly decreased certain sexual and drug-related risk behaviors and improved parolees' community adjustment.
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Papers by Howard Josepher