Understanding Offending Populations and the Power of Correctional Psychotherapy - Unlocking Insights

This book investigates the general correctional offender population and the psychotherapy services they receive. The offender population has long been considered the most difficult to engage in psychotherapy, often described as resistant, non-compliant, unworkable, and without feeling. This unique and culturally diverse population tend to find themselves, as a result, going through a cycle of arrest, conviction, incarceration, and release. Although other offender populations, such as female offenders, severe mentally ill, and sex offenders, have received considerable attention in scholarship, there has been little research focused on the treatment of the general offender population and how to reduce recidivism through the appropriate delivery of effective assessment and treatment services. This book will bridge that gap in literature, addressing:
?       Who the offender population is
?       Social and systematic factors they face
?       Psychological understandings of criminal behavior
?       Rehabilitation and psychotherapy theories and approaches to treatment , as well as best practices
?       Future efforts in justice initiatives, advocacy, and public policy
This book is best suited for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students and researchers, and practitioners in criminal justice fields and mental health professions working with offender populations. 

Dr. Karla is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner who adeptly bridges the worlds of counseling, psychology, criminal justice, and corrections. With an EdD in Counseling Psychology, MA in Professional Counseling, and BS in Criminal Justice, as well as over a decade of hands-on experience working within the justice system, she has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Karla's extensive experience working with diverse populations, including drug court participants and incarcerated individuals, provides her with valuable insights into the challenges and complexities faced by these individuals. This firsthand experience enables her to develop a deep understanding of their unique circumstances and tailor therapeutic interventions accordingly. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.  She also holds the following credentials: Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).