Citation

Ward T, Gannon T, Yates PM. Int. Rev. Victimology 2008; 15(2): 179-204.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, World Society of Victimology, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/026975800801500207

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Despite some dissenting views, most recent comprehensive reviews of what works in the correctional domain agree that some types of rehabilitation programmes are particularly effective in reducing the reoffending rate. In this paper, we review rehabilitation and treatment approaches utilized historically and presently, with a specific focus on 'what works'. We examine the most widespread and successfully used rehabilitation principles (e.g., the Risk/Need/Responsibity Model), and then we turn our focus to specific treatment methods that are effective in reducing recidivism with sex offenders, paying particular attention to the relapse prevention model, and recent adaptations to this model (e.g., the self-regulation model).

Language: en