CCM Rehabilitation Programs Management 2

Question 1

The Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model identifies which factor as the strongest predictor of criminal recidivism?

Accepted Answer

Criminal history and antisocial attitudes

Answer

Criminal history combined with antisocial attitudes and associates represents the strongest predictors of recidivism within the RNR framework.

Question 2

Which evaluation method measures a rehabilitation program's effectiveness by comparing outcomes to a group that did not receive the intervention?

Accepted Answer

Control group comparison

Answer

A control group comparison isolates the program's effect by measuring outcomes against a similar population that received no intervention.

Question 3

A corrections manager notices a vocational training program has low completion rates. The FIRST step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a needs and barrier assessment among enrolled participants

Answer

Identifying specific barriers to completion through assessment allows targeted interventions before making structural program changes.

Question 4

In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) programs for incarcerated individuals, what is the primary target of intervention?

Accepted Answer

Thought patterns and beliefs that support criminal behavior

Answer

CBT targets the cognitive distortions and antisocial thinking patterns that contribute to criminal decision-making and behavior.

Question 5

Therapeutic communities (TCs) in correctional settings primarily address which population?

Accepted Answer

Inmates with substance use disorders

Answer

Therapeutic communities use a peer-driven, community-as-method approach most proven effective for substance use disorder treatment in corrections.

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