Forensic Psychology - Week 8 - Part 2

Flashcards about principles of effective intervention with offenders

Risk

Risk should be assessed using structured and validated risk assessment instruments. Higher risk offenders require more intervention than lower-risk offenders.

Needs

Criminogenic needs are the things that make an offender more likely to reoffend, such as antisocial associates and cognitions.

Theory

Focuses on antisocial cognition and family-centred approaches for juveniles.

Human Services

Staff should be genuine, warm, empathic and directive especially with the most difficult offenders

Program Integrity

We won't achieve what we're trying to achieve if we don't actually do what works.

Community-based

Rehabilitation works better in the community than custody.

Evaluation

If we don't evaluate our efforts, any good results are likely to be accidental and temporary. We need a long-term plan to find out what works.