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The Correctional Community: An Introduction and Guide

The Correctional Community: An Introduction and Guide

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CriminologyPoverty & Social Work

ISBN10: 0520331141
ISBN13: 9780520331143
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: Jul 15 2022
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Correctional Community: An Introduction and Guide explores innovative methodologies in institutional rehabilitation, emphasizing the use of social group dynamics to foster resocialization among inmates. Rooted in modern correctional practices, this guide examines the implementation of therapeutic community models originally developed in mental health institutions, adapted to meet the unique challenges of correctional environments. By promoting unified value systems among staff and inmates and enhancing communication, the book presents a transformative approach to rehabilitation, aiming to prepare offenders for constructive lives post-incarceration.

This comprehensive resource outlines the foundational elements of the correctional community, including large group sessions, small group interactions, and individual counseling, complemented by staff post-session evaluations. Developed through collaboration with correctional experts and supported by federal initiatives, the book serves as a valuable training tool for professionals in the field. It offers insights into the integration of therapeutic practices within correctional systems, ultimately seeking to reduce recidivism and improve community reintegration outcomes for offenders.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

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