the Island's 300 prisoners for reading difficulties.

Those wishing to help should send their resumes by the end of work today to the Coordinator of the Prison Project at the clinic. Ann Dunstan said the clinic was looking for people who can be confidential while having the experience of administering standardised tests.

The successful applicants must have a Masters degree in reading or languages and have strong interpersonal skills.

"We want to be assured that what the prisoners say will stop right there,'' she said. "That is so they will answer the questions honestly.'' With some of the ten posts filled, Mrs. Dunstan said the employment period would be for eight weeks and the times required are flexible.

There are three blocks of times that prisoners are available and successful applicants can choose the most convenient time.

Testing will take place between 9.30 and 11.30 a.m., 1.30 and 3.30 p.m., and 6.30 and 8.30 p.m.

Each tester will be expected to interview a total of 25 people at one of the three prisons.

At least one tester must have experience developing database systems, while two will be research supervisors.

Mrs. Dunstan explained the testing will provide the Island with information about the prison population, helping to put in place programmes which are aimed to reduce the inmate recidivism rate.