Just How Effective Is Correctional Treatment at Reducing Re-Offending?

摘要: Reviews the recent history and examines present state of NZ correctional interventions. Focuses specifically on those interventions, programmes, or treatments that aim to reduce re-offending. Beginning in 'nothing works' era 1970s, peruses international development effective summarises evaluation these programmes terms published meta-analyses. Discusses development, implementation a number treatment : Kia Marama sex offender programme, Montgomery House Violence Prevention Driving Offender Treatment (DOT) Te Piriti Straight Thinking programme. Suggests recidivism outcome measures from are consistent with benchmarks their ability re-offending, there is growing body evidence effectiveness can be further enhanced through particular attention established principles programme best practice, including providing culturally relevant appropriate interventions Maori offenders. Offers suggestions for increasing programming.