Treatment in a Correctional Setting

Question: Describe about the Treatment in a Correctional Setting? Answer: The model used both in United States and Europe works in improving the behavior of the people or criminals so that they can realize their mistakes and be a better person. Both the model falls under correctional institution so that discipline and order can be maintained in the society. On the other hand, the custodial model and rehabilitation models are enforced to bring law and regulation in the society and the environment of the nation do not get disturbed and ethical nature are followed by each and everyone (D.umn.edu, 2015). Apart from the similarity, both the models are also different in one or other way. The major purpose of the custodial model is to have control over illegal activities and focus on maintain order and security in the society. Further its goal is to provide punishment to the criminals so that they do not conduct any crime in the future (Hodgson, 2013). On the other hand, the custodial model makes sure that the life of criminals are made unpleasant so that they ne ed to think thrice or more before committing any new illegal activity. Apart from that, the rehabilitation model deals with the act of rehabilitate that is providing normal life and restore health so that they can live effective life after imprisonment. Moreover, the people are provided training and therapy so that they do not fall into any addiction or crime (Law.jrank.org, 2015). Therefore, the purpose of this model is to redevelop, restore and convert the criminals to become better person. On the other hand, the rehabilitation model focus on the reason behind the crime committed by the people and treating them to not fall into further crime by providing training and coaching. Further, the criminals are allowed to have a contact and communication with other people which is not possible under custodial model (Apa.org, 2015). If the selection is to be made between custodial model and rehabilitation model then the rehabilitation model will be selected. The rehabilitation provide a second chance to the criminal to be a better person and work for the society and also it helps in changing the behavior which is not possible in custodial model (McCarthy, 2012). For instance in order to sort the issue of reoffending and reconviction, the government of UK has focused on implementation of rehabilitation programmes so that the criminal do not conduct any false activities in future. Therefore, custodial model may not be that effective as the strict supervisor and treatment is done on the criminals (Apa.org, 2015). If the question of adopting both the model in UK and US arises then yes both model can be followed. For instance, if the person conducts rape again and again the person has to be taken under custodial model so that the person never thinks of doing rape in future. On the other hand, if the person is falling into drug addiction and buys or supply the drug on regular basis then the person has to be taken under rehabilitation model so that better treatment and training can be provided to overcome the issues of drug (Pitsela Antonopoulou, 2012). References D.umn.edu,. (2015). Assessing Correctional Rehabilitation: Policy, Practice, and Prospects. Retrieved 12 February 2015, from https://www.d.umn.edu/~jmaahs/Correctional%20Assessment/cullen%20and%20gendreau_CJ2000.pdf Hodgson, J. (2013). Making custodial legal advice more effective in France. Criminal Justice Matters, 92(1), 14-15. doi:10.1080/09627251.2013.805366 https://www.apa.org,. (2015). Rehabilitate or punish?. Retrieved 12 February 2015, from https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug03/rehab.aspx Law.jrank.org,. (2015). Rehabilitation - What Is Rehabilitation?. Retrieved 12 February 2015, from https://law.jrank.org/pages/1933/Rehabilitation-What-rehabilitation.html McCarthy, E. (2012). Custodial Competition Benefits Advisers. CFA Magazine, 23(3), 42-43. doi:10.2469/cfm.v23.n3.24 Pitsela, A., Antonopoulou, A. (2012). Irregular Migrants under Criminal Sanctions: Rehabilitation and After-Care Perspectives in Greece. European Journal Of Probation, 4(3), 37-53. doi:10.1177/206622031200400304