num_pages: 150
description: This book was born at the beginning of the Year Of The Volunteer, July 1983. The challenge was to honor those who conceived a residence for women ex-offenders and those who continue to carry on the program. In this volume the role of the volunteer is defined by the volunteers themselves and by the staff and by women residents who benefit personally. The volunteers are a testimony to funding sources; they ensure the extended backing of the community. The format consists of vignettes, the cold facts of the case, and the community support that makes the difference. The vignettes are presented in a flash and flash-back style. In between the vignettes are selected poems and anecdotes. The women residents are given fictitious names to protect their identity. The methods consist of interview, observation and participation. The trio of vignettes comprising #7 are indicative of the author's personal volunteer involvement and her husband's undergirding support, a necessary ingredient for all who serve.
language: English
title: The House on Front Street
titlecomplete: The House on Front Street
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Olive Pr Pubns