...Rehabilitation Paper kermit the frog CJA-234 Rehabilitation in prison it is a part of a process of bettering offenders and preventing them from further criminal activity and behavior. The goal of rehabilitation is to re-shape the individuals and prepare them to enter the society with a different state of mind and start a new distant from the crime life.” In modern penology, the real purpose of sending criminals to prison is to transform them into honest and law abiding citizens by inculcating in them distaste for crime and criminality” (US-China Law Review; Mar2010, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p15-29, 15p). In United States of America the correction system provides many programs that are designed in order to rehabilitate inmates. Some of those programs include religion related services like Bible study groups or religious congregations. The other forms can include art crafts, sports, found raising activities or prison work assignments. For those offenders that are struggling with addictions, there are drug and alcohol treatment programs that offer anonymous group meetings. Also, definitely as a one of very supportive programs is visitation with family and nonfamily outsiders. Parole it is a supervision that offender receives after being released from the prison. It is a similar to probation method of supervision when it comes to its conditions...
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...Rehabilitation in Prisons Joseph Iadanza CJA/234 July 15, 2013 Christopher Marco Rehabilitation Paper “Definition and origin of rehabilitation in prison” Rehabilitation is the aspiration with probability of programs to restore the individual to a prior state. Theoretically rehabilitation is special programs that focus on the needs of the inmate to reunite with society. The origin of rehabilitation evolved from different ideas starting in the 17th century England into the late 19th century in the United States. The purpose of jail and prison were forms of rehabilitation by punishment. By the removing the offender from society punishment would be the form of rehabilitation. In 1779 Parliament passed the Penitentiary Act that made rehabilitation of criminals a functioning part of the prison system. When examining the following histories of parole, Transportation, Norfolk Island, The Irish System, and New York’s Elmira each mention the conditions of behavior as a term of release. In the United States, Zebulon Brockway took the ideas of Alexander Maconochie and Sir Walter Crofton’s in which he modified and integrated in the 1869 New York’s Elmira Reformatory. The theory was to humanize prison life and make prisoners fit for society (University of Phoenix, 2011). “Definition of parole and how it differs from mandatory release” Parole is the supervised early release of an offender from confinement. The purpose behind parole is the offender will serve a substantial portion...
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...that fights break out in prisons among inmates. Due to their situation, and reasoning for being placed in prison in the first place, this is actually very common. Prison systems generally run off a punishment system. If an inmate has a tendency to start fights, or other dangerous situations, then they are most likely going to be either taken to a higher security prison, lose privileges, or in some cases receive more severe punishments in regards to their time in prison, and sentencing. Due to the fact that juveniles are targeted more frequently in adult prison systems, they tend to have a larger self-defense tract record. In many cases, juveniles are punished for being involved in a fight, that originated with an adult...
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...Introduction to Argumentation: Education and Rehabilitation of Prison Inmates Nicole Watford ITT Tech June 22, 2013 Education and Rehabilitation of Prison Inmates The strain on law enforcement agencies to control crime could be greatly reduced if we were able to decrease the number of repeat offenders by offering both rehabilitation and educational resources to those inmates eligible for parole. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, (http://www.bjs.gov) released prisoners with the highest rearrest rates were robbers (70.2%), burglars (74.0%), larcenists (74.6%), motor vehicle thieves (78.8%), those in prison for possessing or selling stolen property (77.4%), and those in prison for possessing, using, or selling illegal weapons (70.2%). Much of the prison population is made up of inmates that have never obtained a high school diploma. An inmate being paroled with nothing to show for his or her time except for a prison record will discover it very difficult to find gainful employment. Most find it easier to return to the actions and behavior that led to their imprisonment, which is why fifty percent of former inmates return to prison within three years of release. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is also key in reducing the rate of prisoners being readmitted to the prison population, “77% of convicted jail inmates were alcohol or drug-involved at the time of their current offense” (James, 2002, p. 2). According the Legislative Analyst’s Office of California...
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...“Prisons versus rehabilitation centers” is an ongoing debate worldwide, and the answer to this question is far from clear. Drug addiction is said to be a brain disease that affects behavior, the brain’s anatomy and chemistry. These brain changes interfere with your ability to think clearly, control your behavior, and feel normal without drugs. While under the influence of drugs, some people commit acts that they would not normally do. So does that mean a person addicted to drugs should not be held accountable for their actions? Rehabilitation offers to change a person’s negative lifestyle habits into positive ones, by correcting the behavior of offenders through treatment, education, and counseling. For that first and second time nonviolent, simple drug possession offenders, drug abuse treatment in a rehabilitation canter can be effective. The same cannot be said for a repeat drug offender and a person under the influence of drugs that commits a criminal offense. People are sent to prison for committing crimes. Why should a drug abuser committing crimes be any different? Drug offenders should be held accountable for their actions and sent to prison. Prisons detour recidivism, as well as, provide specialized services and programs to meet the needs of the offender. Drug addiction is a problem in our society, and it is spread in almost every country over the world. People who are addicted feel an overwhelming, uncontrollable dependence for the drug, and will continue...
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...juveniles, the law enforcement officials, and the public alike. One of the first changes Delaware can take to make their juvenile justice system stand out from other states is to remove the mandatory rules to charge some juveniles as adults. Currently, only four other states do not utilize mandatory rules for sentencing juveniles as adults (Trying Juveniles as Adults, 1998). This may seem like an easy way out for some juveniles who have committed more serious offenses, but it’s important to remember that these juveniles are, in fact, still juveniles. They haven’t fully developed mentally, physically, psychologically, etc., and it’s unreasonable to charge them as adults for crimes that they have committed as juveniles. Focusing on rehabilitation for our juveniles should be a main priority, not locking them away for years on end and depriving them of services such as substance abuse counseling and psychological therapy programs that they would immensely benefit from. Another recommendation that could help Delaware’s juvenile justice system is to expand the civil citation program. The Civil Citation program was initially implemented in Leon County, Florida, and the goal of this program is to hold the juvenile offender accountable for their actions by providing an alternative to...
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...Drug Activity and Rehabilitation in Texas Prisons Amy Garza COM/172 June 30, 2014 Carrie Kendall Drug Activity and Rehabilitation in Texas Prisons The state of Texas has over 40 state prisons, and over 15 state jails. Among these facilities 30% of incoming inmates in 2011 were sentenced for drug offenses. While serving time in Texas prisons, some inmates resume their illegal drug activity for many reasons and refuse rehabilitation. Oddly enough, “the state of Texas has one of the lowest drug treatment admission rates, but one of the highest incarceration rates in the country” (Dunklee, Leete, J.D., & Renaud, M.S.S.W, 2013). These facts express how drug activity, both in and out of prison, is an ongoing dilemma. Rehabilitation programs are offered but inmates cannot be forced to open up to such teachings. The system serves as a revolving door for illegal drug use and trade. There are many reasons why people become involved with illegal drug activity behind bars. One of the most popular reasons why inmates continue to break the law is because of money. Statistics show that over 58% of men incarcerated in Texas are fathers. Assuming that most inmates lie about such facts on government surveys, it is estimated that the true number of incarcerated men who have children is much higher. “These men are used to selling drugs, or other such fast money schemes. To think that they will be satisfied with a high school diploma and the financial security it offers is ludicrous”...
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...Careers in Human Services Desiree Baldwin Post University Researched five careers in the area of human services; my research consisted of their primary tasks, educational requirements, the population they serve, the average salaries they earn, potential challenges and rewards, hiring outlook for the following careers in Human Services. Also, my outlook of whether or not I would go into this career? Why or why not? First I would like to start off with a Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors whom primary tasks are counseling and advising individuals who suffer from alcohol, drug addiction, eating disorders, gambling, and other behavioral problems. They may counsel individuals, families, groups, or even engage in prevention programs, to help individuals recover from addiction or modify their behavioral patterns with the intentions of gaining full recovery. As a Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors they provide direct service to the clients. In their role they provided services geared towards behavior changes, primarily to change clients’ behavior, ranging from coaching and counseling to casework, psychotherapy, and behavior therapy (Woodside & McClam, 2012, p.186). Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor are always ready to lend a helping hand to people who may be struggling with addiction of behavioral disorder, and they will work with their clients to better understand the conditions of that human being. The educational...
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...of development by helping through social/personal, career development and the achievement of academic goals (American School Counselor Association, 2012). School counselors may work in post secondary schools, high schools, junior high, middle, and elementary schools. School counselors can collaborate with school professionals to make sure that the needs of these students are met. School counselors can also work in a college setting, which includes guidance and academic counselors. Counselors are there to offer guidance and academic assistance to college-aged students (O*NET, 2006). Rehabilitation counseling is an area of expertise for counselors who are interested in working with the disabled. Their area of concentration is to “counsel population with disabilities resulting from accidents, disease or illness, birth defects, or other causes” (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012). Rehabilitation counselors develop programs tailored to help meet the needs of this population and in process help them have self-sufficiency. Mental health counseling is a field of counseling that deals with populations like; families, couples, and individuals. Mental health counselors address issues like emotional and mental disorders (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012). They can work in many fields such as hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and even set up a...
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...City Council Exercise By Mohammad Russel Ranking: 1. Condominium building 2. Parking lot for Saint Stanislaus Church 3. Women center 4. NAFCO, to set up a drug rehabilitation center with residential facilities 5. Gas station by major oil company 6. Friendship house 7. Private club by John Lateck Concluding points: 1. Everyone just ranking the value by their own decision. When we get to know all of our group members ranking value. We are discussing more about this to make it perfect ranking. 2. When group can get to know all member’s individual perspective for their ranking value and then we can note the important ideas and reason to make the final ranking. 3. a. we can analyze the existing situation b. listen and raise question among us c. allow free expression 4. a. All conflicts cannot be resolved b. Make necessary adjustment, reinforce and confirm 5. By value we are taking our decision and individual taking decision are not the same. So there are bunch of decision in the group by the members even though there is a right answer. Questions: 1. What criteria were used by the group, and how were they determined? We ranked the bid list by discussing our own individual ranking among members and then we determine by the most significant value which we agree by all of us. 2. Were individual values and preferences affected at any time during the decision-making process? If so, how? Yes, individual values and preferences affect the time during the decision-making...
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...Argosy University | Psychology in The Community | Resources for Domestic Violence Victims, Addiction Counseling, and Faith-Based Treatment for Logan, Ut. | | Stefani Coltrin | 6/22/2015 | The contents in this paper are to help those who are looking for domestic violence services, drug addiction counseling, and faith-based treatment. These are some of the options available for the Logan, Ut and Northern Utah area. | If you are a client who was looking for substance abuse treatment first you would need to find out if you want outpatient or inpatient treatment. If you are looking for outpatient treatment Bear River Substance Abuse has an IOP program that you can attend for 4 weeks while being there 4 hours a day. Bear River Substance Abuse Program also provides classes such as early recovery group, recovery skills, relapse prevention, women’s group, and aftercare. There are a lot amazing inpatient rehabs that are designed for both males and females. If you are a mother who is trying to get your child back then the House of Hope would be good suggestion. The House of Hope offers a great program called “Women and Children” where they offer much more than just substance abuse. They will assist you with getting your children back, let your children live with you, and provide a lot of educational classes. Most residential treatment centers are longer than 30 days. Some of the inpatient treatment facilities that I would recommend days are House of Hope, Odyssey House...
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...Main Campus HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital 2935 colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 401-1331 HealthSouth: Columbia - www.healthsouthcolumbia.com HealthSouth is one of the nation's largest healthcare services providers, operating Acute Rehab and Outpatient Rehab Centers nationwide. Our vast network of highly skilled professionals and the latest equipment and technology offers patients access to high-quality healthcare. HealthSouth Rehabilitation offers a low therapist to patient ratio guaranteeing the patient gets the one-on-one attention they deserve. Treatment is available for individuals who have suffered a major accident or illness, including trauma, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, hip fracture, amputation, arthritis, chronic pain, neuromuscular and pulmonary diseases. HealthSouth treats people of all ages on an outpatient basis with specialized rehabilitation programs for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia offers comprehensive outpatient therapy services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia is a 96-bed acute care rehabilitation hospital located in Columbia, S.C. Established in 1989, we are the only freestanding comprehensive medical rehabilitation hospital in the Midlands, serving Lexington, Richland, Kershaw and surrounding counties. Health South Rehabilitation Hospital is own and operated by The Gores Group, in Los Angeles, a private equity firm. For-profit HealthSouth...
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...Nearly 4 years ago today Amber W. was struggling with her weight. At the same time she was struggling to fit into a society that puts blame and shame on the obese. But an involvement with a 12 step program put her on a path to truth of self, recovery and eventually life changing weight loss. “Prior to being introduced to 12 steps, my life was about food and the acquisition of it,” said Amber. Only 48 months ago Amber weighed nearly 320 lbs with a dress size of 26. Tired of fad diets and breaking self promises, she turned to the help of the well-known 12 steps for addiction and as she put it ‘got real’ about her food addiction. She found a long term solution for her food issues in understanding the science of addiction to food and by committing herself to the 12 steps of addiction recovery. Both Amber and her colleague Dr. Vera Tarman agree that weight loss is only a result of the recovery process for the food addict. Amber went from sneaking food and staying away from public interactions to becoming an advocate for food addiction in the public eye, truly a real life success story. “The process of surrendering to addiction is difficult for most people,” said Dr. Tarman, Canada’s foremost food addiction expert. “For those people like Amber who embrace the science behind food addiction and the need to change the way they think and act; the results of recovery can be remarkable.” Today Amber has lost over 150 lbs and more importantly is totally committed to the recovery...
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...Serena Hollis Intake Interview Analysis Interviewing Techniques PSY405 A02 Professor: Alina Perez-Sheppe AUO 7/9/14 My ideal job and career choice is either one of the two which are as female therapist and or addictions counseling therapist. An agency that I have in mind is located in Florida and is known as Sunrise rehabilitation institutes and detox center. This my ideal type of work and surroundings that I would love to work in. The Sunrise medical unit is also an option for me for these areas both house men and women who are in need of counseling and therapeutic healing and resource counselors as well. The units are set up according to gender in the detox center and in the medical unit when first admitted is where gender status does not matter. At times individuals are sent to Sunrise by mistake not knowing whether or not someone needs detoxing and or psychotropic medication maintenance has been a dilemma for many years at Sunrise. As a volunteer I was able to see right away that I can and would fit in easily with the routine and staff. Sunrise offer an in house therapeutic program for men and women for 30 days and 60days if needed depending on the individual. Whether recovering from drugs or alcohol and or a dual diagnosis such as bi polar and or depression or anxiety conditions. Anything more acute is referred out to another location in the area. There have been times when someone came in with a more sever issue and or needed medical detox from opiates and had...
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...Introduction There are about as many treatments for substance abuse as there are substances in this world. Some have been shown to be highly effective and others have raised an eyebrow or two. In this paper, I will compare three widely popular substance abuse treatments, one of which I got to experience first-hand. While I will not say, I am an expert on treatment modalities I will provide some important pros and cons about each treatment as I see it relates to most substance abuse communities. I would like to also have you, the reader, come away with more knowledge and insight about these treatments so that you can make an educated and informed decision concerning treatment options. The first treatment I will discuss is the traditional 12-step program and my observations as a first-time visitor at a meeting. I will then move on to SMART Recovery and discuss what I found on their website. Lastly, I will go over Celebrate Recovery and how that program operates. Traditional 12-Step Introduction Founded by Bill Wilson in the mid-1930’s AA or Alcoholics Anonymous is a free, “higher power” based, self-help program based on the assumption that change can result in a group that shares common problems (Pita, 2014). The members of this group are encouraged to share their emotions and feelings about addiction and recovery in hopes of helping each other motivate or maintain sobriety. This treatment is divided in to 12-steps that are worked at the individuals own pace. In a meeting, there...
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