Correctional counseling and treatment / Peter C. Kratcoski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kratcoski, Peter C., 1936- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminals--Rehabilitation--United States.

Criminals.

Criminals--Rehabilitation.

United States.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 314 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]

Summary:

"This book provides an...overview of the methods used in the criminal justice system in the United States to counsel and treat offenders...Throughout the text, there is an emphasis on the big picture: the interaction of the correctional component of the justice system with other components, particularly courts (including special courts like family courts, drug courts, veterans courts and other programs). Chapters in this book address the diverse population of correctional facilities, including juvenile offenders; those with mental illness, addiction and substance abuse problems, physical and mental disabilities; and homeless populations. The author also provides analysis of how legislation influences the corrections process. This work is also enhanced by providing comparative analysis of the criminal and juvenile justice systems: their goals, objectives, and how these can affect counseling and treatment available within these two systems. This pedagogical features of this engaging text include: excerpted interviews with correctional practitioners about the problems and challenges they encounter, discussion questions, classification instruments and real-world examples of specific treatments programs, and case studies that give students the chance to select the appropriate interviewing, counseling or treatment approach to deal with the problem/ issues of the case."-- Back cover.

Contents:

The scope and purposes of correctional treatment

Applying restorative justice models in the correctional process

The criminal justice system in transition : assisting victims of crime

Continuity and change in the roles of correctional personnel

Treatment of juvenile offenders : diversion and formal processing

Diverting special categories of offenders to community treatment programs

The functions of classification and assessment models in correctional treatment

Community-based sanctions : probation and post-release supervision

Community residential treatment and institutional treatment

The interview : a basic tool used in correctional counseling and treatment

Behavior modification programs used in corrections

Group counseling in corrections

Brief therapy and crisis intervention

Cognitive behavioral therapies used in correctional treatment

Futuer perspectives on counseling and treatment of criminal and delinquent offenders.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Edition:

Revision of: 1577663462 Kratcoski, Peter C., 1936- 5th ed. Long Grove, Ill. : Waveland Press, ©2004

ISBN:

9783319543482

3319543482

OCLC:

1003586468