Reducing reoffending: lessons from psychotherapy and counselling

Ross Burnett; Susan Batchelor; Fergus McNeill

Reducing reoffending: lessons from psychotherapy and counselling

Ross Burnett, Susan Batchelor, Fergus McNeill

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Abstract

Focuses on processes and interventions aimed at reducing offending and assisting offenders to reintegrate and desist from crime. A recent strand of inquiry is concerned with research on very early preventative interventions and research on risk factors. Summarises some findings on the effectiveness of psychotherapy and counselling in reducing problematic behaviour and supporting the change process.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-41
Number of pages	9
Journal	Criminal Justice Matters
Volume	61
Issue number	41
Publication status	Published - 2005

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Keywords

youth crime
reoffending
criminal law
psychotherapy
counselling

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Reducing reoffending: lessons from psychotherapy and counselling

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