The Rehabilitation Of Criminal Offenders

Author : Thomas P O'Connor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136409319
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Religion, the Community, and the Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders written by Thomas P O'Connor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the relationship between faith-based programs, religion, and offender rehabilitation! This book reports on current research from several disciplines to help the reader understand the nature and impact of the relationship between faith-based programs, religion, and offender rehabilitation. Religion, the Community, and the Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders is a unique resource—there has been very little research published on this important topic. President Bush's faith-based initiative recognized that religion plays a role in the justice system and corrections that is overlooked but essential—it increases the role of community and caring in the system in a unique and important way. This pathbreaking book points the way toward a system of faith-based programs that are not only effective but also economical, as these programs are often staffed by volunteers. Religion, the Community, and the Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders addresses important questions regarding the importance and effectiveness of faith-based rehabilitation programs, including: What is the relationship between prison religion and offender rehabilitation? What motivates inmates to become involved with religious programs and activities? What is the prison chaplain's role in rehabilitation? Are certain religious denominations more effective than others in preventing crime, delinquency, and recidivism? How does religious activity help inmates adjust to the prison environment? What do inmates have to say about the religious programs they encounter within the system? How did Islam develop within American correctional institutions and what changes has the movement gone through in recent years? Why do female African-American inmates tend to resist conversion to Islam while their male counterparts embrace the Muslim faith in increasing numbers? How can sacred texts and social theory be utilized as teaching tools and intervention strategies in the transformation processes of men incarcerated for violent crimes? (A fascinating study from the Sing-Sing prison) and more!

Author : Gwen Robinson
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 0857026895
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Offender Rehabilitation written by Gwen Robinson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-01-22 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′Robinson and Crow have achieved the seemingly impossible: a book about rehabilitation that transcends the "medical model", that is original and contemporary yet grounded in a sophisticated history, and most of all that is fun to read. It will become a new classic text in a field that has been crying out for one′ - Professor Shadd Maruna, Queen′s University, Belfast ′In an age where there is much public and political confusion about many criminal justice matters, this book brings considerable clarity to the idea of rehabilitation, its theoretical and historical roots, and contemporary practical application. This is an accessible, lively, and critical account of a concept which is central to the shape of the criminal justice system in pursuance of something that will "work" to reduce reoffending. "Rehabilitation" seems to go in and out of fashion depending on the politics of the day, but the careful and thorough examination of the different contexts in which it operates and competing perspectives on its potential offered here highlights its enduring qualities. This is a fascinating and engaging book by two established and "real world" scholars which will serve students and policy makers alike in the fields of criminal justice and social policy′ - Loraine Gelsthorpe, Reader in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge This comprehensive text explains all the key themes in the development and practice of offender rehabilitation. It explores how the issue fits within its wider social and political contexts, giving an insight into its current and future relevance to criminal justice. The book covers the full range of rehabilitative approaches, exploring how criminal justice responses have been influenced by trends such as the treatment model, ′What Works?′, desistance, risk and public protection, and changes in social policy. It offers the following essential features: " theoretical grounding - providing students with all the essential background they need in order to fully understand the subject " historical context - enabling the reader to see how ideas, policies and practices have developed over time " research focus - introducing the reader to questions about how rehabilitative approaches have been evaluated and debates about ′what works′ for particular groups of offenders, such as sexual offenders and drug misusers " study questions and further reading - giving students the tools both to revise and to expand their knowledge Offender Rehabilitation both advances thinking about the notion of rehabilitation, and ensures that students of crime and justice can keep abreast of the most recent developments in this area.

Author : Wesley Crichlow
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137476826
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alternative Offender Rehabilitation and Social Justice written by Wesley Crichlow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-08-30 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates that alternative approaches to criminal rehabilitation succeed in developing pro-social attitudes and in improving mental, physical and spiritual health for youth and adults in prison and community settings. The use of mindfulness is highlighted as a foundational tool of self-reflexivity, creative expression and therapy.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Panel on Research on Rehabilitative Techniques, Committee on Research on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Assembly of Behavioral and Social Sciences, National Research Council.

Author : Iain Crow
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761960393
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Treatment and Rehabilitation of Offenders written by Iain Crow and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001-07-23 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treatment and rehabilitation have been central to the development of criminal justice policy, and have played an important role in the development of criminology. In recent years punishment and retribution have attracted more attention than rehabilitation, but there has been a resurgence of interest in treatment and rehabilitation, with indications that some things do 'work', and an emphasis on 'evidence-based' policy making. It is also the belief of many that a penal policy without an adequate treatment strategy is unjust and a denial of human rights. In this book Iain Crow provides an accessible overview of the concepts of treatment and rehabilitation, adopting a deliberately broad definition, and considers the historic

Author : Alisa Stevens
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415670187
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Offender Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Communities written by Alisa Stevens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon original qualitative research with prisoners in three democratic therapeutic communities (TCs), this book provides a unique sociological portrayal and new criminological understanding of the TC's rehabilitative regime and culture.

Author : Susan Ehrlich Martin
Publisher : National Academies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Directions in the Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders written by Susan Ehrlich Martin and published by National Academies. This book was released on 1981 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : P. Raynor
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 023027398X
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rehabilitation, Crime and Justice written by P. Raynor and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-10-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can offenders be rehabilitated? Can this be done in ways that benefit the community as a whole, as well as offenders? This book is about the history, theory, practice and effectiveness of rehabilitation. It shows how different beliefs about the value of rehabilitation and about 'what works' have influenced criminal justice policy and practice at different times, and it identifies a number of promising approaches for the future. Everyone interested in the rehabilitation of offenders should read this book.

Author : Sharon Casey
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136458514
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Offender Rehabilitation written by Sharon Casey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past three decades has seen dramatic changes in the way in which the criminal justice system responds to those who break the law. The old claim in the field of correctional psychology that "nothing works" has strongly been refuted in the face of evidence from rehabilitation programmes that do make a difference. The graduate student in forensic psychology could easily be overwhelmed by the plethora of information now available. This new textbook offers a comprehensive approach to forensic and correctional psychology, demonstrating how theory and practise can be applied and integrated. Written by intentionally recognized experts within the field, the authors guide the students through the core theories and concepts that underpin forensic practise within the legal systems of different countries (UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Singapore), show how this knowledge informs current thinking in offender rehabilitation and reintegration and provide a series of case studies looking at sexual offenders, female offender, juveniles and offenders with mental disorders. This book is the perfect overview for graduate students of forensic and correctional psychology engaged with offender rehabilitation and assessment and the psychology of law.

Author : Leam A. Craig
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118328930
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Works in Offender Rehabilitation written by Leam A. Craig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume summarizes the contemporary evidence base for offender assessment and rehabilitation, evaluating commonly used assessment frameworks and intervention strategies in a complete guide to best practice when working with a variety of offenders. Presents an up-to-date review of ‘what works’ in offer assessment and rehabilitation, along with discussion of contemporary attitudes and translating theory into practice Includes assessment and treatment for different offender types across a range of settings Internationally renowned contributors include James McGuire, James Bonta, Clive Hollin, Anthony Beech, Tony Ward, William Lindsay, Karl Hanson, Ray Novaco and William Marshall