First, there are numerous types of programs and activities throughout the correctional system. As Latessa et al., (2014) stated it is tremendously important to understand the difference between effective programs and activities to occupy the offenders time while incarcerated. Therefore, to begin with programs that are effective in rehabilitating offenders while in prison, it is important to understand the complexity of classification. Classification of an offender allows for a correctional facility to better understand the needs of that offender, and in turn the facility can then match them with programs that are specific to their own criminogenic needs. According to Latessa et al., (2014) it is better to target high risk offenders, as well
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A study conducted by Mitchell et al., (2007) concluded that drug treatment reduced recidivism rates after release by more than 40%. Even though there are copious variations in drug treatment programs, they tend to show that they do work, especially for high risk offenders. Also, therapeutic communities were also shown to reduce re-incarceration rates with the first two years. However, one must take these results with caution due to the positive results diminishing after three years post-release. Going further about classification, sex offenders are a particular type of offender that needs to be classified, and dealt with differently than other offenders. A study conducted by Losel & Schmucker (2005) stated that when sex offenders were apart of treatment they reoffended 37% less than those who did not …show more content…
It was shown that if these visitations were not positive, then there could be hindering results on the offender. Also, these visitations could hinder the progress by reiterating the fact that they have lost their normal daily life (Mears et al., 2012). Moreover, if there were just strictly vocational, yoga, educational, etc. programs available, this would not be a smart recommendation. While these activities do have some positives, they more serve as time fillers. Also, you may be mixing violent offenders with non-violent offenders, which can lead to more misconduct among
A study conducted by Mitchell et al., (2007) concluded that drug treatment reduced recidivism rates after release by more than 40%. Even though there are copious variations in drug treatment programs, they tend to show that they do work, especially for high risk offenders. Also, therapeutic communities were also shown to reduce re-incarceration rates with the first two years. However, one must take these results with caution due to the positive results diminishing after three years post-release. Going further about classification, sex offenders are a particular type of offender that needs to be classified, and dealt with differently than other offenders. A study conducted by Losel & Schmucker (2005) stated that when sex offenders were apart of treatment they reoffended 37% less than those who did not …show more content…
It was shown that if these visitations were not positive, then there could be hindering results on the offender. Also, these visitations could hinder the progress by reiterating the fact that they have lost their normal daily life (Mears et al., 2012). Moreover, if there were just strictly vocational, yoga, educational, etc. programs available, this would not be a smart recommendation. While these activities do have some positives, they more serve as time fillers. Also, you may be mixing violent offenders with non-violent offenders, which can lead to more misconduct among