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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherCognella, Inc
ISBN-139781793513908
eBay Product ID (ePID)19046369731
Product Key Features
Number of Pages492 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameReadings on Correctional Programming: Needs, Interventions, and Approaches
Publication Year2020
SubjectCriminology
TypeTextbook
AuthorBrittani McNeal, Mateja Vuk
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Width152 mm
Additional Product Features
EditorBrittani McNeal, Mateja Vuk
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States