Correctional Treatment and Coercion
- 1 December 1977
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Correctional Psychologist
- Vol. 4 (4) , 355-376
- https://doi.org/10.1177/009385487700400403
Abstract
Objections to correctional treatment have been made on two grounds: (1) it is unethical because it is inevitably coercive; and (2) there is no evidence that it is effective in reducing crime. These two objections are intertwined, for the extent to which we can reasonably require offenders to take part in treatment programs is dependent on the probability of success. This article describes three frequently occurring types of offenders, along with prescribed treatment strategies. Success rates and other treatment outcome measures are presented, showing large differences for the three offender types. Implications for the coercion issue are discussed.Keywords
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