Abstract

The premier paradigm of offender rehabilitation is the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model and several training programs for community corrections officers to better apply the RNR principles have been developed. This article summarizes and critiques three major training models: STICS, EPICS, and STARR. Furthermore, lessons are drawn from the research to guide further improvements in the training of community correctional staff. The community supervision of persons in conflict with the law is one of the most widely used correctional sanctions in North America and yet, its effectiveness in reducing recidivism is questionable. The review of training programs that capitalize on the RNR model shows that community supervision can lead to changes in officer behavior and reduced recidivism. However, to achieve promising results modifications to the training and to the agencies that adopt such training programs are necessary.

摘要

罪犯改造的主要范例是风险需求响应 (RNR) 模型，并且已经开发了一些社区矫正官员培训计划，以更好地应用 RNR 原则。本文总结和批判了三种主要的训练模型：STICS、EPICS 和 STARR。此外，从研究中吸取经验教训，以指导进一步改进社区惩教人员的培训。对违法者的社区监督是北美使用最广泛的惩戒措施之一，但其在减少累犯方面的有效性值得怀疑。对利用 RNR 模型的培训计划的审查表明，社区监督可以导致官员行为发生变化并减少累犯。然而，