Correctional Assessment, Casework, and Counseling

This book combines thelatest in sociology, psychology, and biology topresent evidence-based research onwhat works in community and institutional corrections. It spans fromthetheoretical underpinning ofcorrectional counseling toconcrete examples and tools necessary forprofessionals in thefield. This book equips readers withtheability tounderstand what we should do, why we should do it, and tools forhow todo it in thefield. It discusses interviewing, interrogating, and theories ofdirective and nondirective counseling, including group counseling. It discusses the strengths and weaknesses ofvarious correctional approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapies, group counseling, and therapeutic communities. It introduces ethical and legal considerations forcorrectional professionals. With an explanation ofthepresentence investigation report, case management, and appendices containing a variety ofclassification and assessment instruments, this volume provides practical, hands-onexperience. Students ofcriminal justice, psychology and social work will gain an understanding oftheunique challenges tocorrectional success and practical applications oftheir studies. "This book is a teacher/student/practitioner's dream. Grounded in theory and evidence-based research onbest practices, it is accessible, well-written, filled withsound insights and tools forworking withcriminal justice clients. I have used and loved each new edition ofthis fine text."-Dorothy S. McClellan, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi