Increasing need to provide community-oriented services for individuals exhibiting deviant behavior calls for innovative and flexible rehabilitation programs. Government regulations in mental hospitals and prisons often impede achieving the goal. A solution in the form of the non-profit corporation is suggested. Specific procedures are outlined and the general advantages of such a model are discussed.
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