OFFENDER REHABILITATION - WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE

Authors
GENDREAU P
Citation
P. Gendreau, OFFENDER REHABILITATION - WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE, Criminal justice and behavior, 23(1), 1996, pp. 144-161
Citations number
90
Categorie Soggetti
Criminology & Penology
Journal title
Criminal justice and behavior → ACNP
ISSN journal
00938548
Volume
23
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
144 - 161
Database
ISI
SICI code
0093-8548(1996)23:1<144:OR-WWK>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Enormous gains in knowledge regarding the effective treatment of offen ders for the purposes of reducing recidivism have been accomplished in recent years. Several successful assessment and treatment strategies have been identified in this regard. Nevertheless, there are obstacles to future progress in the field. These are identified as theoreticism , failure to effect technology transfer, and a dearth of suitable trai ning programs. Some suggestions are advanced for addressing these prob lems.