Evidence Based Intervention

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Amy-Beth Craven M5_M2RAI Professor Myers August 10, 2015 Treatment Program Evidence-Based Programs Effective intervention programs implemented in Correctional communities such as, Evidence-based, help allow a reduction in recidivism. Effective programs have common features which can be summaries as, "Principles of Effective Offender Intervention". Evidence-based Programs are those that are definable and measurable outcomes. These measured outcomes are reality and scientifically based measuring…show more content…
2.) For the family CBT can help gain an understanding how adverse thinking provokes .their loved one’s adverse behavior. At the same time CBT can assist with the family’s views on why this occurs while developing a more positive response to these behaviors but, also with changing the thought process through support. This occurs through family based training & techniques that can be implemented by the family. Regarding sex offenders; allowing the individual to inform one as to who the supportive family members are, if applicable, that they would like to be part of treatment would be…show more content…
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