Chapter Questions
Realistically speaking, how effective can we expect offender treatment programs to be? Is this more or less effective than for other interventions in human services?
What offender problems and behaviors should programs target for purposes of intervention? What problems should not be targeted?
What would be the characteristics of a "high-quality" correctional treatment program?
Why should program directors and staff be familiar with the treatment effectiveness literature prior to designing a program?
What types of knowledge should correctional treatment staff possess in order to perform their jobs effectively?