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Essay Instructions: I will send one resource= Cullen, F.T. and C.L. Johnson. 2012. Correctional Theory: Context and Consequences Ch 7

Based on the empirical evidence, does rehabilitation “work” to reduce offender recidivism? According to the theory of effective correctional treatment, what approach to rehabilitating offenders is most likely to “work”?
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Essay Instructions: The tension between rehabilitation and punishment in an incarceration setting. What happens when one is emphasized over the other? Is it possible to strike a balance?

Essay Instructions: Tony was a 16-year-old juvenile who was picked up for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana. He was evaluated and taken to juvenile detention.

When speaking to the juvenile justice probation officer, Tony stated that drinking and marijuana was not a serious issue and that his parents did it all the time. With this statement, the juvenile probation officer realized that this was not a one-time thing and that it was related to an unhealthy home environment. The decision was made to send Tony to a treatment program.


o What methods and techniques would be useful in a juvenile rehabilitation program to help Tony? Explain in detail.

o Do you believe that Tony?s family should be part of this treatment? Why or why not?

o Would he still be living in his home environment, or would he go into some type of
halfway house? Fully explain your reasoning.
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What would be the potential repercussions of allowing Tony to live at home? Explain.
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What would be the potential repercussions of forcing Tony to live away from home? Explain.

o Using the Internet, research the following addiction recovery programs:
? http://www.aa.org/
? http://www.na.org/
? Rational Recovery

o Relate the techniques of the programs to a cognitive learning theory or behavioral
theory.
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For example, you could consider any of the following:
? Social learning theory by Bandura
? Assimilation theory by Ausubel
? Attribution theory by Weiner
? Gestalt psychology by Tolman
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How do program techniques from the 3 listed treatment programs relate to your selected
theory? Explain.

? Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Essay Instructions: REAFFIRM REHABILITATION:
A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR ON OHIO’S CORRECTIONAL FUTURE
Nearly a decade into the 21st century, Ohio faces the daunting challenge of an ever-expanding correctional population. On any given day, the state incarcerates nearly 50,000 inmates and supervises in the community on probation and parole over 245,000 offenders. A central concern is what correctional theory should guide the state’s efforts in ensuring public safety.
This report is based on two principles. First, Ohio’s correctional policy should be evidence-based (Cullen & Gendreau, 2000; MacKenzie, 2001). Too often, penalties and programs have been based on common-sense, custom, and ideology. These approaches have proven ineffective because they ignored the empirical evidence on what effects offender change. As Latessa, Cullen & Gendreau (2002) note, these practices are examples of “correctional quackery.” Second, after reviewing the existing evidence, the report recommends that rehabilitation should be Ohio’s guiding correctional theory. In this regard, this report initially examines the limits of competing approaches. Following this discussion, the case for reaffirming rehabilitation is presented.

THE LIMITS OF PUNISHMENT
The Limits of Deterrence
The Limits of Control-Oriented Supervision Programs
The Limits of Incapacitation
The Limits of Restorative Justice

THE CASE FOR REHABILITATION
The Attack on the Rehabilitative Ideal
Empirical Evidence on the Effectiveness of Offender Treatment
The Theory of Effective Correctional Intervention
Public Support for Rehabilitation
CONCLUSION

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