What others are saying about The Psychology of Incarceration:

“My institution will be implementing this program right away. All staff will complete the  course, and we will begin delivering the training to our inmates if we have to schedule classes in the middle of the night.”
Tracy Tyson-Parker, Warden
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction

“This training is desperately needed in the community, particularly for families impacted by incarceration.”
Inshirah Jihada, Outreach Director
Pittsburgh YMCA of America

“I can use this with my clients right now. I want to go back to my office and rewrite my employment class!”
Randy Baker, Workplace Development Specialist
Social Service Agency

Criminogenic Needs Domains:

1. Employment/Education
Work and the role of work in one’s life
Attachment

2. Marital/Family Relations
Family members and the support one derives from them
Love

3. Association/Social Interaction
Non-criminal associates and the opportunity for positive interaction
Friendship

4. Substance Abuse
Living without reliance on alcohol and/or drugs
Intimacy

5. Community Functioning
Knowledge and necessary skills for daily living; it includes residence, health, personal budgeting, leisure activities and the use of social services
Gregariousness

6. Personal/Emotional Orientation
Control of one’s life; it includes decision-making, coping with stress, and mental health
Cooperation

7. Attitude
Living in law-abiding ways
Trust