NCJ Number
86439
Journal
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 26 Issue: 2 Dated: (1982) Pages: 152-156
Date Published
1982
Length
5 pages
Annotation
A viable treatment approach for halfway houses is the Carkhuff Systematic Human Relations Training Model. The model is composed of interlocking goals that motivate participants to act upon their understanding of a problematic situation and to become attuned to potential consequences of actions.
Abstract
The Carkhuff Model is based in a structured method of self-exploration through which persons can develop an increased understanding of their concerns and commitment to change which can ultimately yield a successful course of action. The approach consists of the facilitative and action-oriented dimensions, each of which involves three major components. The facilitative dimension is composed of the components of (1) empathy -- viewing the world as the resident views it and communicating with him/her through warmth and understanding; (2) respect -- responding to the resident with a confidence that the resident has the ability to deal with his/her problems; and (3) concreteness -- helping the resident to be specific about the feelings and experiences with which he/she is dealing. The action-oriented dimension involves the components of (1) genuineness -- avoiding the use of facades or phoniness with one another; (2) confrontation -- resolving personal conflicts through the use of such techniques as role playing or role modeling; and (3) immediacy -- dealing with situations as they occur and assuming responsibility through which persons can develop an increased understanding of their concerns and commitment to change which can ultimately yield a successful course of action. The approach consists of the facilitative and action-oriented dimensions, each of which involves three major components. The facilitative dimension is composed of the components of (1) empathy -- viewing the world as the resident views it and communicating with him/her through warmth and understanding; (2) respect -- responding to the resident with a confidence that the resident has the ability to deal with his/her problems; and (3) concreteness -- helping the resident to be specific about the feelings and experiences with which he/she is dealing. The action-oriented dimension involves the components of (1) genuineness --avoiding the use of facades or phoniness with one another; (2) confrontation -- resolving personal conflicts through the use of such techniques as role playing or role modeling; and (3) immediacy -- dealing with situations as they occur and assuming responsibility for actions. The ultimate goal of the process is to reintegrate the resident into the community without the reoccurrence of irresponsible behaviors. This treatment model has been successful in the first year of operation of a residential community program for juvenile offenders in Eastern Pennsylvania. Six references and model diagrams are provided.