As a probation officer you need to place an offender into a treatment program and you have two to choose from. Which of the following programs would likely be the most effective?

Program A: Individual supervision. Philosophies encouraged, but not pushed. Program is familiar to the offenders without much variation from other programs.

Program B: Team approach. Philosophies are taught and strongly encouraged. Programs are different than most other programs.

What will be an ideal response?


Program B would likely be the most effective.
• Effective programs have developed a unified-team approach among staff, have a transmittable philosophy of life, and are regarded as unique and different by offenders.

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