Journal article
Examining Improvements in Criminogenic Needs: The Risk Reduction Potential of a Structured Re‐entry Program
Behavioral sciences & the law, v 30(4), pp 431-447
Jul 2012
PMID: 22730161
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Abstract
The risk–need–responsivity (RNR) model describes the importance of targeting criminogenic needs through planned interventions in order to reduce the risk of future offending behavior. Although risk/needs instruments capture these dynamic risk factors and previous research has demonstrated their sensitivity to change in these domains, correctional programs may not be leveraging the full case management potential of these instruments. This study explored the potential for improvements in criminogenic needs through participation in a brief, structured re‐entry program consistent with the principles of RNR. Four criminogenic needs were identified as having the potential to change during the course of this program: education/employment, family/marital, procriminal attitudes/orientation, and antisocial pattern. The results indicated that overall risk level significantly decreased during the course of the treatment program, as did risk level for each of these criminogenic needs. For three of these domains, the participants in the highest risk category experienced significant improvements, consistent with the risk principle of RNR. Implications for the interface between assessment and treatment planning are discussed. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Title
- Examining Improvements in Criminogenic Needs: The Risk Reduction Potential of a Structured Re‐entry Program
- Creators
- Stephanie Brooks Holliday - Drexel UniversityKirk Heilbrun - Drexel UniversityRalph Fretz - Community Education Centers, Inc
- Publication Details
- Behavioral sciences & the law, v 30(4), pp 431-447
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Ltd; Chichester, UK
- Number of pages
- 11
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000307101500005
- Other Identifier
- 991014878099404721
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