Classification of offenders as an aid to efficient management and effective treatment

Description

Alternative classification typologies are described and illustrated with a number of clinical and research studies. A cross-tabulation of sixteen typological systems was presented and six cross-classification bands were identified. The six bands or offender subtypes were entitled - asocial, conformist, antisocial-manipulator, neurotic, subcultural-identifier and situational offender. It was pointed out that the consistency in the data of several typological studies which made the cross classification possible is an encouraging sign. In asking whether a typological consensus has any programmatic utility at the present time, current interest among practitioners in developing differential treatment strategies for various types of offenders was noted. It was suggested that it may be possible in the near future to make differential diagnoses of large populations, and to simplify the training of correctional workers by teaching management and treatment specialties rather than the entire range of correctional techniques. The use of differential diagnosis in decision-making along the correctional continuum and its potential value as a treatment-unifying influence was discussed. (Oringinally published as an article in the Journal Of Criminal Law, Criminology and Police Science, v. 62, n. 1, 1971, p. 239-258.).

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Other Editions

• Classification of offenders as an aid to efficient management and effective treatmentCalifornia Community Treatment Project1966-01-01
• Classification of offenders as an aid to efficient management and effective treatmentThe Commission1967