Running head: THE RISK-NEED-RESPONSIVITY MODEL 1
The Risk-Need-Responsivity Model
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
, THE RISK-NEED-RESPONSIVITY MODEL 2
The Risk-Need-Responsivity Model
Abstract
Over the years, there has been a considerable evolution in regard to the treatment of
sexual offenders. Fundamentally, a number of practice as well as theoretical treatment models
have been established, revised, refined and proposed over time. Lately, the major approach,
backed by research, abides by certain effective correctional intervention principles, follows
skills-based orientation, cognitive-behavioral whilst plainly targeting risk factors empirically
connected with sexual /violent offenders and with recidivism, with a purpose of lessening the
risk of re-offending. Cognitive-behavioral treatment concentrates on altering behavior, cognition
and affect by utilizing a skills-oriented tactic as asserted by (Hanson et, al., 2007). The overall
goal of this approach is lessening the risk of reoffending, and entails certain features as well as
methodologies on treatment providers. In this case, particular principles of intervention are
employed in guiding treatment in order to get the best out of treatment. The Risk, Need and
Responsivity (RNR) model is an appropriate approach commendable for adoption in
rehabilitations as it explores the causes of recidivism among sexual/violent offenders and hence
lowers the risk.
The Risk-Need-Responsivity Model
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
, THE RISK-NEED-RESPONSIVITY MODEL 2
The Risk-Need-Responsivity Model
Abstract
Over the years, there has been a considerable evolution in regard to the treatment of
sexual offenders. Fundamentally, a number of practice as well as theoretical treatment models
have been established, revised, refined and proposed over time. Lately, the major approach,
backed by research, abides by certain effective correctional intervention principles, follows
skills-based orientation, cognitive-behavioral whilst plainly targeting risk factors empirically
connected with sexual /violent offenders and with recidivism, with a purpose of lessening the
risk of re-offending. Cognitive-behavioral treatment concentrates on altering behavior, cognition
and affect by utilizing a skills-oriented tactic as asserted by (Hanson et, al., 2007). The overall
goal of this approach is lessening the risk of reoffending, and entails certain features as well as
methodologies on treatment providers. In this case, particular principles of intervention are
employed in guiding treatment in order to get the best out of treatment. The Risk, Need and
Responsivity (RNR) model is an appropriate approach commendable for adoption in
rehabilitations as it explores the causes of recidivism among sexual/violent offenders and hence
lowers the risk.
