Explain the medical model and its relationship to rehabilitation.

What will be an ideal response?


The medical model views crime as a moral sickness that requires treatment, and prisoners are to remain in custody under indeterminate sentences until “cured.” This is the basis of the philosophy of rehabilitation.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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