Contemporary Assessment and Treatment of Adult Criminal Justice Clients

Written on the premise that individuals involved in the criminal justice system can be successfully treated if an accurate diagnosis is initially made, Contemporary Assessment and Treatment of the Criminal Justice Client explores many topics related to treating criminal justice clients. Understanding the criminal justice client Use of risk assessment to determine treatment eligibility Problem oriented treatment planning Adapting counseling theories to the needs of the client Cognitive restructuring Relapse prevention planning Working with resistant clients From risk assessments to clinical interviewing skills, a thorough understanding of the criminal condition to eclectic therapy skills on the part of the forensic counselor, Dr. Francis Deisler gives you the tools to truly find Contemporary Assessment and Treatment of the Criminal Justice Client.