Motivation For Treatment

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Motivation For Treatment

• Questionable Motives
• To Satisfy Sanctions/Court Orders
• Extension of Manipulation
• Beat The System

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Readiness For Treatment

• Has The Offender Made Prior Change Attempts
• Degree of Problem Awareness
• Do Others Feel The Client Should Make Changes

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Readiness For Treatment

• Willingness To Be Involved In Treatment
• Do They Feel A Need For Help
• Ave They Thought of Making Changes
• What Areas and Why

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Pitfalls In Working With Offenders

• Enabling or Co-Dependency
• Officer, Agent or Counselor Denial/Stress
• Offenders Success a Measurement of Professional
  Competency

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Inmates Goals

• Escape -Neutralize Therapist
• Destroy Tarnish Integrity of Therapist and
  Program
• Sabotage Overt/Covert- Remain The Same

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Denial Of Personal responsibility
• Blaming Others
• Aggressive and Assaultive Behavior
• Inability To Delay Gratification

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Reckless Disregard For Safety of Self and Others
• Irresponsibility in Finances, Relationships and
  Social Obligations

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Impulsivity and Failure to Plan Ahead
• Patterns of Deceit, Lying, Conning Others For
  Gain or Pleasure
• Hangers Anger/Emotions in Maladaptive Ways

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Lack of Guilt and Remorse
• Lack of Empathy For Others
• Manipulating and Exploitation in Relationships
• Associations With Peers Who Engage in The Same
  Activity

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Low Frustration and Tolerance
• Increased Tolerance To Drugs and Consequences
• Pre-Occupation With Use and Planning For Criminal
  Activity
• Loss Of Control Once Use or Criminal Activity
  Begins

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Will Experience an Emotional Withdrawal
• Will Experience Urges To To Engage in Criminal
  Activity and Chemical use
• Both Can Be Arrested/Discontinued

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Parallels Of Addiction Criminality

• Result From Thinking Errors
• Developed By Choices Individual Makes
• Both Are Progressive
• Clear Recognizable Symptoms

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Assessment

• To Aid In Identifying Patterns and Themes
• Aids in Understanding What Might Transpire
  Through The Course of Treatment
• What Areas Will Give Client Most Difficulty
• Client Strengths and Weaknesses

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Assessment

• Status Within The Family
• Marital Conflicts
• Family Problems Level of Dysfunction
• Is Use of Substances or Criminality Present
• Parenting Issues or Concerns

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Assessment

• Health Assessment
• Physician and Self Reported Medical Concerns
• Any Disabilities Physical/Psychiatric/Emotional
• Taking Medications

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Assessment

• Measure Social/Interpersonal Relationships
• Types of Relationships
• How They Get Along With Others
• Social isolation
• Restricted/Limited Interests

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Assessment

• Measure Productivity/Resources
• Job/Vocational Needs
• Economic Difficulties
• Housing Needs
• The Impact These Concerns Have On Treatment
  Outcomes and Relapse Dynamics

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Traits Learned

• Age 9 through 11
• Has begun minor shoplifting
• Engaging in acts of vandalism
• Begins occasional truancy/skipping school
• More involved with friends than family

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Traits Learned

• Age 9 through 11
• Begins to develop a street persona/image
• Friends are questionable and may have joined a
  pseudo gang
• Begins to challenge authority/breaks established
  rules
• Is more inquisitive about sex
• Proficient in street language

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Traits Learned

• Age 12 through 15
• Befriends and is drawn to older kids, e.g., drop
  outs, dealers/users and views this as cool
• Sexual interest increases, may begin
  experimentation (making out)
• Has a pre-occupation with the police and is on
  the look out
• More proficient in street language and spends
  more of leisure time on the streets

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Traits Learned

• Age 12 through 15
• Befriends and is drawn towards kids, e.g., drop
  outs, dealers/users and views this as cool
• Sexual interest increases, may begin
  experimentation (making out)
• Has a pre-occupation with the police and is on
  the look out
• More proficient with street language and spending
  leisure time on the streets

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Traits Learned

• Age 16 through 21
• Is ready for street gang activity, if not already
  a member of a crew
• Commits burglaries, thefts on a regular basis
• Has an established hustle
• Has become more clothes/car conscious
• Has established a street reputation and may
  have a nickname
• Pre-occupation with weapons and violence
• Has been to the youth home

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Progression of Criminal Development

• Pre-Criminal Stage
• Juveniles 5 to 16 years
• Arrests for Nuisance, Vandalism, Larceny,
  Burglary Auto Theft
• Looking For Excitement
• Best Prospect For Change

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Progression of Criminal Development

• Early Criminal Stage
• 16 years to mid 20s
• Consider Crime As A Way of Life
• Money Used For Drugs/Material Items
• Thrill Seeking
• Status/Peer Acceptance Declines

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Progression of Criminal Development

• Middle Criminal Stage
• Late 20s to Early 40s
• Totally Committed To Criminal Lifestyle
• Anger/Resentment Power/Control are Primary
  Motivations
• Life Is Out of Control
• Violence Potential Increases

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Progression of Criminal Development

• Middle Criminal Stage
• Crimes Become More Extreme/Impulsive
• Begin To Bank on The Big Score
• Dangerous To Self Others

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Progression of Criminal Development

• Late Criminal Stage
• Begins Early 40s
• Negative Consequences Age Are Primary Factors
  For Change
• Re-evaluation of Life's goals/Priorities
• Burnout Inevitable

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Progression of Criminal Development

• Late Criminal Stage
• Decrease in Physical Strength, Stamina Activity
• Fear of Growing Old, Dying in Prison or Alone

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Probation/Parole

• May The Games Begin
• Viewed as an Inconvenience
• Unfair/Demeaning
• Interferes With Criminal Activity and Drug Use

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Process

• Focus On Abstinence
• Thorough Disclosure, Self Criticism, Receptivity
• Increase Self Disgust
• Strict Compliance
• Teach New Methods
• Strongly Emphasize Use of Support Groups

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Program

• Acceptance of Addiction
• Commitment to Change Criminal Lifestyle
• Clearly Specified Rules
• Consistent Accountability
• Confrontation of Behavior

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Program

• Thinking Errors/Tactics Posted
• Crime Drug Abuse Addressed
• Open Lines of Communication
• Peer Pressure

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Staff

• Function As A Team
• Train to Depersonalize
• Anti Criminal Modeling
• Direct Approach
• Educators - Inhibit and Interrupt
• Maintain Enthusiasm Commitment