What Works for Female Offenders Dowden

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What Works for Female OffendersDowden Andrews

• CJ 365, Summer 2001
• June 21, 2001

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Introduction

• Koons et al.
• Female offenders have several unique concerns
• Childcare and pregnancy
• Sexual and physical abuse
• Despite these unique concerns, it appears that
  what works for females also works for males.

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Principles of Effective Correctional Treatment

• Risk
• The most treatment should be given to those that
  are at the highest risk for reoffending
• Need
• You must address criminogenic needs to reduce
  recidivism
• Responsivity
• The most effective types of service are those
  that are based on cognitive-behavioral and social
  learning approaches.

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Results

• The recidivism rate for human services programs
  was 41 v. 59 for the control group.