What works (and doesn't) in reducing recidivism

Key Terms -- Discussion Questions -- Notes -- References -- 6 Changing Behavior Long Term: Implementing Behavior Change Systems -- Introduction -- Effective Behavior Change -- Components of Effective Behavior Change Systems -- Reinforcers -- Positive Reinforcement -- Negative Reinforcement -- Types of Reinforcers -- Effective Social Reinforcement (Praise) -- Guidelines for Selecting Reinforcers -- Administering Reinforcers -- Potential Barriers -- Punishers/Consequences -- Positive Punishment -- Negative Punishment -- Administering Punishments -- Effective Verbal Disapproval

Cover -- Half Title -- Endorsements -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of contents -- Preface -- 1 From "Nothing Works" to "What Works": The History and Social Context of Rehabilitation -- Introduction -- The Age of Enlightenment -- The Penitentiary and Reform -- The Progressive Era -- The Crime Control Period -- The "What Works" Agenda -- The Current Landscape -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions -- References -- 2 Understanding Risk and Needs: The Importance of Assessment -- Introduction -- Major Risk Factors -- Dynamic versus Static Factors

Evolution of Classification and Assessment -- Development of Assessment Tools -- Juvenile Risk/Need Assessment Tools -- Reliability and Validity -- Assessment and Classification in Practice -- The Principles of Offender Classification -- Risk Principle -- Need Principle -- Responsivity Principle -- Professional Discretion -- Limitations with Assessment -- Case Planning -- Identifying Targets for Change -- Setting Goals and Objectives -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions -- Notes -- References -- 3 Barriers to Treatment: Understanding Specific Responsivity -- Introduction

Why is it important? -- Mot…