NCJ Number
85681
Editor(s)
L J Hippchen
Date Published
1982
Length
499 pages
Annotation
This series of essays discusses basic concepts, diagnostic techniques, therapeutic approaches, and special problems in offender rehabilitation, with an emphasis throughout on holistic approaches.
Abstract
Several essays review the history of correctional classification and present a framework for a holistic approach to rehabilitation, which draws on biochemistry, physiology, growth psychology, and social education. Further essays review the multidimensional diagnostic approaches needed for a holistic understanding of an offender's needs and potential. Several essays discuss the major holistic rehabilitation programs that should be available to offenders. Holistic programming must adequately correct disorders in each of the four major dimensions of human functioning: biochemical, developmental, psychological, and social. Programs must encompass correctional education, nutrition, modification of social attitudes, leisure services, transcendental meditation, and religion. The concluding papers discuss obstacles and improvements to holistic rehabilitation efforts, including inadequate postrelease programs, improper management goals and procedures, inappropriate handling of drug and alcohol problems, and lack of research. References accompany each presentation; a subject index is provided. For individual entries, see NCJ 85682-85701.