Practice Profile: Rehabilitation Programs for Adults Convicted of a Crime

Evidence Rating for Outcomes

Crime & Delinquency | Multiple crime/offense types

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This practice includes programs that are designed to reduce recidivism among adults by improving their behaviors, skills, mental health, social functioning, and access to education and employment. They may become participants in rehabilitation programs during multiple points in their involvement with the criminal justice system. This practice is rated Promising for reducing recidivism among adults who have been convicted of an offense.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Rating Process
Practice Snapshot

Age: 18+

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic, American Indians/Alaska Native, Other

Targeted Population: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Offenders, High Risk Offenders, Prisoners, Serious/Violent Offender

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting, Courts, Inpatient/Outpatient, Correctional, Residential (group home, shelter care, nonsecure)

Practice Type: Academic Skills Enhancement, Alcohol and Drug Therapy/Treatment, Alternatives to Detention/Jail, Alternatives to Incarceration/Prison, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Conflict Resolution/Interpersonal Skills, Court Processing, Day/Evening Treatment, Diversion, Electronic Monitoring/GPS, Gender-Specific Programming, Mental/Behavioral Health Treatment/Therapy, Mentoring, Probation/Parole Services, Residential Treatment Center, Restorative Justice, Therapeutic Communities, Vocational/Job Training, Wraparound/Case Management

Unit of Analysis: Persons