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Reconstructing the Risk–Need–Responsivity model: A theoretical elaboration and evaluation

Abstract In this paper, we examine the theoretical strengths and weaknesses of the Risk–Need–Responsivity (RNR) model of offender rehabilitation. We briefly discuss the nature of rehabilitation theories and their core components and then review the three source theories associated with the RNR Model...

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Published in:	Aggression and violent behavior 2007-03, Vol.12 (2), p.208-228
Main Authors:	Ward, Tony, Melser, Joseph, Yates, Pamela M
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Subjects:	Adult and adolescent clinical studies Biological and medical sciences Evaluation Medical sciences Offenders Psychiatry Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology. Psychiatry Reeducation. Readaptation. Sociotherapy Rehabilitation Responsiveness Risks Risk–need–responsivity Social behavior disorders. Criminal behavior. Delinquency Treatments
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