1. Maximizing Treatment Effectiveness.
- Author
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Dockins, Gregg and Knight, Kevin
- Subjects
TREATMENT effectiveness ,REHABILITATION of criminals ,CRIMINAL justice system ,DRUG abuse ,TREATMENT duration ,PRISONS ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
The article focuses on the four key principles supported by research that should be considered when maximizing the effective of the treatment involving criminal-justice. Various studies reveal that effectiveness is maximized when programming intensity correspond to offender's level of risk of continued criminal activity and drug use. It mentions the principle treatment length needed to produce behavioral changes. It adds to recognize drug offender diversion from prison as an effective option.
- Published
- 2013