NCJ Number
26337
Journal
DISCUSSION Volume: 2 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1974) Pages: 2-7
Date Published
1974
Length
6 pages
Annotation
A DESCRIPTION OF THE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS BEING EMPLOYED BY THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT KINGSTON, ONTARIO.
Abstract
DISDAINING PSYCHOSURGERY AND CHEMOTHERAPY, THE PROGRAM RELIES MAINLY ON CHANGING BEHAVIOR WITH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS FOR DESIRED BEHAVIOR. INMATES ARE SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY ON THE BASES OF IMMINENCE OF RELEASE OR PAROLE CONSIDERATION. TWO SEVEN WEEK PROGRAMS, ONE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND THE OTHER OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION ARE PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTARILY BY THE SELECTEES. --IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH