Critical Knowledge About 12-Step Programs for Criminal Justice Professionals [Videoconference held August 29, 2001]
Publication year:
2001
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: This 3-hour program discusses the strengths and weaknesses of 12-step programs and how they integrate with "what works" in the correctional field. The following topics are addressed:- Enhancing communication and cooperation and supporting the appropriate use of 12-step programs;
- Recognizing the benefits of 12-step programs throughout the criminal justice system;
- Understanding how the mission of 12-step programs complements the goal of corrections;
- Special issues with 12-step programs -- legal and mandatory participation and conflicting research and literature;
- And implementing what has been learned.