Springer Correctional Assessment, Casework, and Counseling

This book combines the latest in sociology, psychology, and biology to present evidence-based research on what works in community and institutional corrections. It spans from the theoretical underpinning of correctional counseling to concrete examples and tools necessary for professionals in the field.  This book equips readers with the ability to understand what we should do, why we should do it, and tools for how to do it in the field. It discusses interviewing, interrogating, and theories of directive and nondirective counseling, including group counseling. It discusses the  strengths and weaknesses of various correctional approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapies, group counseling, and therapeutic communities. It introduces ethical and legal considerations for correctional professionals.  With an explanation of the presentence investigation report, case management, and appendices containing a variety of classification and assessment instruments, this volume provides practical, hands-on experience. Students of criminal justice, psychology and social work will gain an understanding of the unique challenges to correctional success and practical applications of their studies.  "This book is a teacher/student/practitioner's dream. Grounded in theory and evidence-based research on best practices, it is accessible, well-written, filled with sound insights and tools for working with criminal justice clients. I have used and loved each new edition of this fine text." ― Dorothy S. McClellan, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi From the Back Cover This book combines the latest in sociology, psychology, and biology to present evidence-based research on what works in community and institutional corrections. It spans from the theoretical underpinning of correctional counseling to concrete examples and tools necessary for professionals in the field.  This book equips readers with the ability to understand what we should do, why we should do it, and tools for how to do it in the field. It discusses interviewing, interrogating, and theories of directive and nondirective counseling, including group counseling. It discusses the  strengths and weaknesses of various correctional approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapies, group counseling, and therapeutic communities. It introduces ethical and legal considerations for correctional professionals.  With an explanation of the presentence investigation report, case management, and appendices containing a variety of classification and assessment instruments, this volume provides practical, hands-on experience. Students of criminal justice, psychology and social work will gain an understanding of the unique challenges to correctional success and practical applications of their studies.  "This book is a teacher/student/practitioner's dream. Grounded in theory and evidence-based research on best practices, it is accessible, well-written, filled with sound insights and tools for working with criminal justice clients. I have used and loved each new edition of this fine text." ― Dorothy S. McClellan, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi About the Author Anthony Walsh is a professor emeritus at Boise State University. He received his Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University in 1983. He has published widely in the fields of criminal justice and corrections in peer-reviewed articles, book and encyclopedia chapters, and a number of widely adopted textbooks, as well as 35 other books. Not only has he researched various topics in corrections, as a former probation/parole officer in  Ohio for 6 years, he has had extensive training and field experience applying the information described in this book.  He also worked as a police officer in England and as a reserve officer in Idaho. He is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, the American Society of Criminology, and the Biosocial Criminology Association. He was awarded the lifetime achie