Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-385) and index.
Contents
Strategies for reducing crime. Strategies for reducing recidivism -- Evidence-based corrections -- Incapacitation -- Perspectives on rehabilitation -- The effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. Academic education and life skills programs -- Vocational education and work programs -- Cognitive behavioral therapy programs -- Targeting specific types of offenders. Sex offender treatment -- Juvenile delinquents -- Domestic violence offenders -- Management and treatment of substance abusers. Drug courts : a strategy for managing drug-involved offenders -- Drug treatment programs for offenders -- Control, discipline, and punishment. Correctional boot camps -- Intermediate sanctions : intensive supervision programs and electronic monitoring -- Conclusions. Drawing conclusions.
Summary
MacKenzie examines the impact of correctional interventions, management policies, treatment and rehabilitation programs on the recidivism of offenders and delinquents. She reviews different strategies for reducing recidivism and describes how evidence for effectiveness is assessed.