Readings on Correctional Programming - Needs, Interventions, and Approaches (Paperback)

Readings on Correctional Programming: Needs, Interventions, and Approaches explores research-based programs and interventions that has proven to be effective in institutional and community corrections. Students are provided with curated readings that examine various types of programs in the field of corrections and discuss them in the context of their setting, target populations, criminogenic needs, and treatment approaches. The anthology feature seven distinct units. Unit I includes readings that underscore the benefits of effective correctional programs in reducing recidivism, increasing the chances of offenders in securing employment, and helping offenders treat challenges related to substance abuse and behavioral issues. The readings in Unit II provide an overview of programming considerations relative to program setting and delivery. In Unit III, students examine different target populations, including sex offenders, drug-addicted offenders, juveniles, and antisocial and psychopathic offenders. Units IV and V explore the principles of effective correctional rehabilitation, including the Risk-Need-Responsivity model. Closing units review specific programs in prisons: educational, vocational, and work programs, as well as correctional recreation and religious programming. Readings on Correctional Programming is designed to help readers recognize the value of correctional programming and discover their passion for correctional rehabilitation.

General

Imprint:	Cognella
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2020
Editors:	Mateja Vuk • Brittani McNeal
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	492
ISBN-13:	978-1-79351-390-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Offenders > Rehabilitation of offenders
LSN:	1-79351-390-2
Barcode:	9781793513908

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