Correctional Institutions

Running Head : CRIMINAL SENTIMENTS SCALE

Application of the CSS in Correctional Institutions

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The Criminal Sentiments Scale (Andrews , 1985 ) is a 41-entry self-report inquiry form which measures fundamental dimensions of criminal opinions or attitudes towards the police , forbearance for law violations , law itself and the courts . Criminal Sentiment Scale as a rehabilitative program can be used in Correctional Institutions to predict re-offending risk and evaluate treatment needs of inmates which may vary from acute to chronic , minimal to severe and isolated and

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Theoretical foundations for risk prediction are important in coming up with an effective assessment method that accurately guides interventions among offenders . Such information can be used to conduct and inform assessment and manage aberrant populations (Andrews et al 1985 Howells Day , 1999 Howells , Watt , Hall Baldwin , 1997 Monohan , 1996

By predicting re-offending risk professionals dealing with criminals will be able to understand violence and help manage it , they can also manage anger among inmates and prevent relapses . For instance numerous factors have been identified as conjecturers of offending behaviour in juveniles , including contextual and individual factors such as peers , family and school (Grisso , 1998 Hoge Andrews , 1985 Loeber Farrington , 1998 . Adolescents with an early history of problematic families and behavioural problems are most likely to develop antisocial behaviours during adulthood

Research shows that effective correctional or rehabilitative programs , those which minimize recidivism rates , are characterized by several factors . Such programs should target convicts who are at a greater risk of re-offending . Treatment should...