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Foreign Countries; Staff Development; Correctional Rehabilitation; Juvenile Justice; Measurement Techniques; Interviews; Therapy; Observation; Interaction; Interpersonal Relationship; Residential Care

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One prerequisite for effective institutional care is that staff agree on how to deliver treatment and have a unified view of how to achieve change--in other words, to have staff group unanimity (SGU). This study used the Correctional Program Assessment Inventory (CPAI) 2000, interviews with key staff, and observations of daily activities to examine the levels of SGU on eight treatment wards in Sweden. Results show that staff members had differing views of the theory and methods, low common therapeutic goals, low to modest confidence in management, and low agreement about how treatment should be delivered. At institutions displaying low and medium levels of SGU, observations revealed significantly less interactions between staff and residents, and the residents spend a lot less time in staff supervised activities than at institutions with a high level of SGU. This article also considers the complexity of promoting positive interactions among the staff while maintaining close relationships between the staff and residents. (Contains 1 table.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Evidence; Risk; Crime; Foreign Countries; Outcomes of Treatment; Correctional Institutions; Rehabilitation; Criminals; Recidivism; Beliefs; Peer Relationship; Correctional Rehabilitation

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This study extends our knowledge about the rehabilitation of criminal organization offenders by focusing on their community outcomes upon release, and identifying the risk factors related to reoffending for 332 organized crime offenders released from federal penitentiaries in Canada prior to March 31, 2009. Of that group, 12.7% were readmitted to prison, which was about one half the percentage of a matched group of nonorganized crime offenders. These results are especially relevant given that most of these offenders were affiliated with traditional organized crime groups, such as the Mafia or outlaw motorcycle gangs, and, as such, are likely to be admitted to prison with well entrenched criminogenic beliefs and negative peer associations. These findings provide empirical evidence that these offenders do have the potential for successful community reentry. Implications for the development of correctional programs are discussed. (Contains 5 tables and 2 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Money Management; Criminals; Case Studies; Compensation (Remuneration); Correctional Institutions; Correctional Rehabilitation; Males; Budgeting

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A modified version of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Money Smart financial training program was provided for 14 exonerees in an urban Texas setting, in preparation for receiving their compensation awards relating to their wrongful convictions. Researchers sought to investigate the usefulness of the modified program in assisting in the financial literacy of exonerees transitioning to society postrelease. This case study provides an overview of the observations of the process, and implications for future trainings and practice with this population. Overall, the exonerees in this case study benefited from the program. However, exonerees expressed unique concerns about family issues, budgeting, spending habits, credit, taxes, retirement, exploitation, and the media. The observations made throughout this process are relevant to the criminal justice field since Texas has adopted a policy whereby the Department of Criminal Justice provides initial postrelease case management and oversight of initial compensation funds. (Contains 2 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Animals; Correctional Institutions; Program Descriptions; Incidence; Program Effectiveness; Recidivism; Discipline; Institutionalized Persons; Correctional Rehabilitation; Self Control; Psychological Patterns

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Equine-facilitated prison programs have become more prevalent and operate in correctional facilities in 13 states throughout the United States. However, there is a deficit of empirical knowledge to guide them. This article reviews 19 studies of prison-based animal programs and centers on patterns in the literature. It reveals how previous studies are relevant and how they can be applied to the examination of equine-facilitated prison-based interventions. Research of this field is warranted in order to study issues, such as the effectiveness of these programs, suitable participants for such programs and contraindications, and the impact of these programs on variables such as recidivism and disciplinary misconduct. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Risk Management; Role Conflict; Ethics; Foreign Countries; Mental Retardation; Justice; Criminals; Caseworker Approach; Civil Rights; Correctional Rehabilitation; Vocational Rehabilitation; Change Strategies; Institutionalized Persons; Normalization (Disabilities); Ambiguity (Context); Therapy; Client Characteristics (Human Services); Individual Characteristics; Caregiver Role; Role Perception; Semi Structured Interviews; Focus Groups

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In New Zealand, the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003 provides diversion for persons with an intellectual disability who have been charged with, or convicted of, a criminal offence. This unique Act moves the responsibility for such "care recipients" from the criminal justice system to a disability sector that values a social model of disability and philosophies of autonomy, choice and normalisation. This research identified dilemmas faced by care managers legally responsible for care recipients. Care managers experienced: tension between imperatives of risk management, rehabilitation and human rights; role ambiguity between"custodian" or "therapist"; philosophical incongruity within their services; and ethical dilemmas over decisions to lengthen care orders. The changing care recipient population has intensified these dilemmas: services must now adapt to the needs of young, street-wise people with alcohol and drug problems and histories of criminal behaviour. The article makes recommendations about how these dilemmas can be addressed. (Contains 14 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Therapy; Institutionalized Persons; Correctional Education; Metacognition; Risk; Cognitive Restructuring; Behavior Modification; Recidivism; Correctional Rehabilitation; Correctional Institutions; Self Control; Outcomes of Treatment

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy and relapse prevention represent the correctional gold standard in treatment, while the principles of risk, need, and responsivity are widely recognized as essential for reducing recidivism. Addressing responsivity has become difficult as the number of inmates with mental health diagnoses continues to rise, complicating treatment programming and highlighting the need for adjunct, complimentary therapies. Mindfulness has been shown to be effective across a number of clinical populations found within correctional settings. Furthermore, it has been shown to be effective for working with difficulties identified as dynamic, criminogenic needs; for example, self-regulation. The present article reviews mindfulness research with the goal of demonstrating the utility of this adjunct approach to working with individuals residing within the correctional system. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Maintenance; Correctional Rehabilitation; Sexual Abuse; Criminals; Therapy; Recidivism; Program Evaluation; Program Content

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While optimism regarding the treatment of sexual offenders has increased over the past couple of decades, research into the factors that assist offenders in maintaining therapeutic changes remains in the dark. Maintenance programs for offenders, while theoretically appearing to have a solid place in offender rehabilitation, surprisingly have not been explored in detail with very little information or research examining the operationalization of such programs. The present article briefly reviews the literature available and poses some of the outstanding conceptual and practical issues regarding maintenance programs, such as program duration, intensity, content, and format. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Evidence; Recidivism; Bibliotherapy; Sociocultural Patterns; Correctional Rehabilitation; Evaluation Research; Law Enforcement; Cognitive Restructuring; Literature; Program Descriptions; Crime; Criminals; Control Groups; Correctional Institutions; Program Effectiveness

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Prior research indicates that probation programs that include efforts to change cognitive orientations and social patterns can enhance their effectiveness. This article reports an evaluation of an enhanced probation program, Changing Lives Through Literature, which uses a form of bibliotherapy to increase its rehabilitative effect. Controlling for offense histories, offender characteristics, jurisdiction, and propensity scores, rates of recidivism are compared between probationers who participated in the program and a random sample of potentially eligible probationers in the same jurisdictions and time periods. A limited observational study of program process suggests that changes occurred in participants' cognitive orientations and social styles. As hypothesized, the rate of recidivism and offense severity declined for program participants more than for those in the comparison group, after the controls and in all jurisdictions studied. Possible reasons for the program's value are reviewed, including its adherence to evidence-based principles recommended by the National Institute of Corrections (2005); recommendations are made for more extended program sessions and more extensive evaluative research. (Contains 3 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Violence; Sustainable Development; Crime Prevention; Correctional Rehabilitation; Sustainability; Educational Change; Theories; Models; Intervention; Program Effectiveness

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Focused deterrence initiatives, including the most famous, Boston's Operation Ceasefire, have been associated with significant reductions in violence in several U.S. cities. Despite early successes, some cities have experienced long-term sustainability issues. Recent work in Cincinnati, Ohio, has focused on institutionalizing focused deterrence in an attempt to achieve sustainability. Despite these efforts, it became apparent that institutionalization was necessary, but insufficient, to achieve long-term success. This study turns to criminological theory to understand why focused deterrence works and how the model can be improved to maximize crime prevention potential. In doing so, the authors draw from the principles of effective intervention from correctional rehabilitation research and describe how these elements have been integrated into the Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence. (Contains 3 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Adult Basic Education; Adult Education; Adult Learning; Adult Students; Teacher Student Relationship; Correctional Rehabilitation; Law Enforcement; Supervision; Values; Beliefs; Student Characteristics; World Views; Teacher Role; Role Models; Time; Locus of Control; Resistance (Psychology); Attendance; Compliance (Legal); Nontraditional Students; Nontraditional Education; Partnerships in Education; Therapeutic Environment; Teacher Characteristics; Caring

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This conceptual study examines the importance of relationships between teachers and students in court-mandated adult education settings. Although research has been done on the importance of relationships between teachers and incarcerated students, there have been no outstanding studies on the relationships developed between teachers and students who attend court-mandated adult education programs. This research suggests that an educational alliance is formed between teachers and students in community corrections settings, and this relationship is an important aspect in teaching this special population of adult learners. Suggestions for practitioners on forming relationships with court-mandated students are discussed. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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