NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20260
Since 20250
Since 2022 (last 5 years)0
Since 2017 (last 10 years)0
Since 2007 (last 20 years)1
Source
Journal of Interpersonal…2
Education Level
Audience
Location
New Zealand2
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Polaschek, Devon L. L. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2011
As the empirical evidence accumulates, so does confidence that carefully designed and delivered rehabilitation approaches can reduce risk. Yet little is known about how to rehabilitate some specialized groups, such as high-risk violent offenders: career criminals with an extensive history of violent behavior. Since 1998, New Zealand's Rimutaka…
Descriptors: Violence, Delinquency, Prevention, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Polaschek, Devon L. L.; Wilson, Nick J.; Townsend, Marilyn R.; Daly, Lorna R. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2005
Rehabilitation programs for adult violent offending are still novel, and few published studies examine the recidivism outcomes of those who complete such programs. This study describes a New Zealand prison program for high-risk violent men. The program is intensive and cognitive behavioral. Preliminary outcome data are presented for three indices…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rehabilitation Programs, Males, Correctional Institutions