Chapter 14 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Delinquency and crime cost

Delinquency and crime cost the people of the US more than $500 billion

Punishment as an answer to antisocial behavior Penitentiary system Corrections is one of

The social worker’s aim is: To rehabilitate rather than to punish To help

The social worker attempts to achieve socially desirable objectives in two settings Institutional

The number of interviews is significant The social worker acts as a catalytic

Processes and Principles Direct practice, group work, and community organization Key principles of social

Processes and Principles Helping offenders make decisions Defining the situation Assisting in modification of

Processes and Principles Cognitive Therapy with Criminals Thinking errors Motivational Interviewing with Criminals Focusing

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Police Departments and Youth Bureaus Social workers as consultants for officers to better

Being an expert witness in the courts Drug Courts At least 1/2 of

Mental Health Courts First established in the United States in 1997 Participants are

Social Work in Institutions Social worker is assigned several inmates to work with on

Social Work in Institutions Tough new laws passed to increase the punishment of offenders,

Social Work in Institutions Citizenry Involvement Community corrections can be “cheaper and more humane.

Social Work in Institutions Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention Administration The Halfway House “Halfway”

Social Work in Institutions Prevention The idea that putting more time and talent into

Summary Juvenile delinquency and crime are major problems in modern society Social work has

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Chapter 14 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Delinquency and crime cost the people of the US more than $500 billion annually The National Center for Juvenile Justice Gang violence Social workers are hired to prevent and reduce the number of violations Effect on families © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime

Punishment as an answer to antisocial behavior Penitentiary system Corrections is one of the 4 processes used in the criminal justice system The total process of helping person who have violated the law to be rehabilitated © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Work and Corrections

The social worker’s aim is: To rehabilitate rather than to punish To help the offender, not to retaliate or to punish Help the offender change patterns of behavior Assist in bringing about changes that alleviate inadequate conditions © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Work and Corrections

The social worker attempts to achieve socially desirable objectives in two settings Institutional and noninstitutional The social work process Social study, assessment, treatment, and termination © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Work Practice in Corrections

The number of interviews is significant The social worker acts as a catalytic agent Makes it possible for an offender to gain selfunderstanding Timing Extended training of professionals © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Work Practice in Corrections

Processes and Principles Direct practice, group work, and community organization Key principles of social workers in working with offenders and their families Helping to strengthen motivation Allowing for ventilation of feelings The giving of information © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Processes and Principles Helping offenders make decisions Defining the situation Assisting in modification of the environment Helping offenders reorganize behavior patters Facilitating referral © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Processes and Principles Cognitive Therapy with Criminals Thinking errors Motivational Interviewing with Criminals Focusing on warmth, empathy, key questions, and reflective listening Questions that criminals can ask themselves to encourage them to look at their lives © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Police Departments and Youth Bureaus Social workers as consultants for officers to better understand whom they apprehend Courts Social workers can usually be objective yet sympathetic Represent the court after the decision is made © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Services and Case Examples

Being an expert witness in the courts Drug Courts At least 1/2 of all people incarcerated in America committed alcohol and drug offenses Long-term treatment along with intensive supervision and community service Completing three-phases of the program © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Services and Case Examples

Mental Health Courts First established in the United States in 1997 Participants are not sent to jail for their misdemeanor or felony convictions Salt Lake County MHC Services provided by mental health system being taken over by the correctional system © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Services and Case Examples

Social Work in Institutions Social worker is assigned several inmates to work with on an individualized basis Delegate Assembly of the NASW 14 objectives to help alleviate problems Inmates need mental health services (anger management, especially) Closing institutions for juveniles © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Social Work in Institutions Tough new laws passed to increase the punishment of offenders, especially adults Jails When do inmates see mental health workers? Mental health worker makes a placement Parole Activities How does a social worker help after parole? © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Social Work in Institutions Citizenry Involvement Community corrections can be “cheaper and more humane. ” Youth Services Systems National strategy for the prevention and reduction of juvenile delinquency Youth Service Center (YSC) © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Social Work in Institutions Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention Administration The Halfway House “Halfway” between the institution and the community Provides client with a supervised program & relatively free community living conditions © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Social Work in Institutions Prevention The idea that putting more time and talent into antisocial behavior will help in prevention Prevention in recreational activities and clubs National Symposium on Addressing Violent Crime through Community Involvement © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary Juvenile delinquency and crime are major problems in modern society Social work has a major contribution to make in the control and prevention The social worker in corrections works with individuals, groups, and communities Alternatives to incarceration © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.