Howie Schweber

Improving Criminal Justice Rehabilitation Through the Therapeutic Relationship

Every interaction that justice system staff have with those involved in the justice system presents an opportunity to improve the rehabilitation process. This book is the first of its kind to advocate for educating all justice system workers in the CMC integrative approach, which suggests that building therapeutic relationships through a combination of client-centered therapy (C), motivational interviewing (M) and cognitive behavioral therapy (C) has the potential to improve client rehabilitation. This book examines racial disparities in the justice system; the psychological, sociological and criminological characteristics of those involved in the justice system; and the roles of the police, courts and corrections. The book also discusses the personality typologies of justice system staff, the personal power bases they may exhibit, the mental health training they receive, and the importance of building a therapeutic relationship with clients. Improving Criminal Justice Rehabilitation Through the Therapeutic Relationship: An Integratve Approach provides readers with the knowledge and the techniques needed to implement the easy to learn CMC method. It is intended to be a valuable resource for everyone working in the criminal justice system. The book discusses how the approach benefits clients, justice system staff, the justice system and society. It is unique in that it introduces criminal justice personnel to an essential psychological approach and techniques that can improve client rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and be a positive step in criminal justice reform.