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The wider prison environment does little to promote a positive climate for motivating prisoners to reconsider their attitudes towards crime.
The wider prison environment does little to promote a positive climate for motivating prisoners to reconsider their attitudes towards crime.
True
The implementation and impact of rehabilitative interventions can be separated from the prison environment in which they operate.
The implementation and impact of rehabilitative interventions can be separated from the prison environment in which they operate.
False
Creating a positive climate within prisons is considered non-essential for prisoner rehabilitation.
Creating a positive climate within prisons is considered non-essential for prisoner rehabilitation.
False
Individualized approaches to offender management programs are not discussed in the text.
Individualized approaches to offender management programs are not discussed in the text.
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The research mentioned in the text was funded by the Dawes Trust.
The research mentioned in the text was funded by the Dawes Trust.
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Rehabilitative work in penal policy is the main focus of the article 'The mechanics of reform: Implementing correctional programmes in English prisons'.
Rehabilitative work in penal policy is the main focus of the article 'The mechanics of reform: Implementing correctional programmes in English prisons'.
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Factors influencing reoffending are not addressed in the article 'Prison-based therapeutic community substance abuse programs: Implementation and operational issues'.
Factors influencing reoffending are not addressed in the article 'Prison-based therapeutic community substance abuse programs: Implementation and operational issues'.
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An individualized approach to offender management programs is highlighted in the article 'The place of the officer-offender relationship in assisting offenders to desist from crime'.
An individualized approach to offender management programs is highlighted in the article 'The place of the officer-offender relationship in assisting offenders to desist from crime'.
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Treatment in forensic settings is explored in the online report 'Delivering cognitive skills programmes in prison: A qualitative study'.
Treatment in forensic settings is explored in the online report 'Delivering cognitive skills programmes in prison: A qualitative study'.
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The article 'Rehabilitation versus control: An organisational theory of prison management' presents a comparison between rehabilitation and control approaches in managing prisons.
The article 'Rehabilitation versus control: An organisational theory of prison management' presents a comparison between rehabilitation and control approaches in managing prisons.
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Pathfinder programmes in the Probation Service are a type of community-based rehabilitation program.
Pathfinder programmes in the Probation Service are a type of community-based rehabilitation program.
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The HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales issued an annual report in 2016–17.
The HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales issued an annual report in 2016–17.
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Catastrophic criminology focuses on reform and the modern liberal compromise.
Catastrophic criminology focuses on reform and the modern liberal compromise.
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'What works' and beyond is a book discussing effective strategies for addressing offending behavior.
'What works' and beyond is a book discussing effective strategies for addressing offending behavior.
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Staff are usually eager to adopt new rehabilitative practices in prison settings.
Staff are usually eager to adopt new rehabilitative practices in prison settings.
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Treatment in forensic settings is primarily focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation.
Treatment in forensic settings is primarily focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation.
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The article is based on 15 in-depth accounts of rehabilitative processes experienced by prisoners.
The article is based on 15 in-depth accounts of rehabilitative processes experienced by prisoners.
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Only prisoners who were not participating in any program at the time of the interview could volunteer to take part in the research.
Only prisoners who were not participating in any program at the time of the interview could volunteer to take part in the research.
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Participants were not required to provide informed consent before taking part in the research.
Participants were not required to provide informed consent before taking part in the research.
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The study received an unfavorable ethical opinion from the University of Surrey Ethics Committee.
The study received an unfavorable ethical opinion from the University of Surrey Ethics Committee.
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The mid-20th century was characterized by a model of penal practice that emphasized punishment over rehabilitation.
The mid-20th century was characterized by a model of penal practice that emphasized punishment over rehabilitation.
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The 'rehabilitative ideal' fell out of favor in the latter part of the 20th century due to its effectiveness in reducing offending.
The 'rehabilitative ideal' fell out of favor in the latter part of the 20th century due to its effectiveness in reducing offending.
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Governments completely abandoned rehabilitative aims within penal policy after the collapse of the 'rehabilitative ideal'.
Governments completely abandoned rehabilitative aims within penal policy after the collapse of the 'rehabilitative ideal'.
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The international 'what works' movement had no influence on penal policy and practices in England and Wales.
The international 'what works' movement had no influence on penal policy and practices in England and Wales.
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The 20th century predominantly emphasized punitive discourses and practices focused on incapacitation and deterrence.
The 20th century predominantly emphasized punitive discourses and practices focused on incapacitation and deterrence.
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The study by Polaschek and Ross (2010) found that early therapeutic alliance, motivation, and stages of change do not predict therapy change for high-risk, psychopathic violent prisoners.
The study by Polaschek and Ross (2010) found that early therapeutic alliance, motivation, and stages of change do not predict therapy change for high-risk, psychopathic violent prisoners.
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According to Pratt (2007), 'Penal Populism' explores the concept of increasing the use of community penalties over imprisonment.
According to Pratt (2007), 'Penal Populism' explores the concept of increasing the use of community penalties over imprisonment.
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Robinson and McNeill (2008) delved into the dynamics of resistance rather than compliance with community penalties in their research.
Robinson and McNeill (2008) delved into the dynamics of resistance rather than compliance with community penalties in their research.
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Rowe and Soppitt (2014) highlighted the importance of trust and relationships in increasing criminal behavior.
Rowe and Soppitt (2014) highlighted the importance of trust and relationships in increasing criminal behavior.
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According to the Social Exclusion Unit (SEU) report in 2002, reducing re-offending by ex-prisoners was not a focus area for policymakers.
According to the Social Exclusion Unit (SEU) report in 2002, reducing re-offending by ex-prisoners was not a focus area for policymakers.
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The report emphasized the need for a standardized approach to the delivery of offender management programs.
The report emphasized the need for a standardized approach to the delivery of offender management programs.
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Carter (2003) and Halliday (2001) both recommended that prisons and the Probation Service should manage offenders only during their time in custody.
Carter (2003) and Halliday (2001) both recommended that prisons and the Probation Service should manage offenders only during their time in custody.
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The establishment of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) was a result of Halliday's review.
The establishment of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) was a result of Halliday's review.
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The operational model underlying NOMS focused on generic sentence planning for all offenders.
The operational model underlying NOMS focused on generic sentence planning for all offenders.
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Recent penal policy has shown a shift towards more generic rehabilitative work for prisoners.
Recent penal policy has shown a shift towards more generic rehabilitative work for prisoners.
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The 'through the gate' resettlement services are aimed at making the transition from community to prison more challenging for offenders.
The 'through the gate' resettlement services are aimed at making the transition from community to prison more challenging for offenders.
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Carter's review led to the establishment of the HMPPS, which stands for Her Majesty's Penitentiary and Probation Service.
Carter's review led to the establishment of the HMPPS, which stands for Her Majesty's Penitentiary and Probation Service.
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The call for effective practices in reducing offending was made by Halliday (2001).
The call for effective practices in reducing offending was made by Halliday (2001).
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MoJ (2010, 2013b, 2016) emphasized a focus on factors that often lead prisoners away from crime.
MoJ (2010, 2013b, 2016) emphasized a focus on factors that often lead prisoners away from crime.
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The report suggested that case managers oversee the delivery of support based on assessing individual needs.
The report suggested that case managers oversee the delivery of support based on assessing individual needs.
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