Rehabilitation Programs Management Flashcards

Which of the following BEST describes 'dosage' in the context of correctional rehabilitation programming?

Answer: The number of program hours matched to an individual's risk level

Program dosage refers to the amount of intervention delivered, with higher-risk individuals typically requiring more hours of programming to achieve meaningful behavior change.

A program manager discovers that a cognitive skills program is being delivered by staff with no formal training in the model. The IMMEDIATE concern is:

Answer: Loss of program fidelity undermining its evidence-based effectiveness

Untrained delivery compromises fidelity to the validated program model, which can render it ineffective or even harmful to participants.

Peer mentoring programs within correctional facilities are valuable because they:

Answer: Leverage prosocial peer influence to reinforce rehabilitation program messages

Peer mentors with shared experiences can reinforce prosocial norms and model successful change, complementing formal rehabilitation programs.

Which approach is MOST effective when a rehabilitation program participant experiences a setback or relapse during treatment?

Answer: Apply a harm reduction approach and address barriers to continued engagement

Harm reduction frameworks view setbacks as part of the change process and focus on minimizing harm and re-engaging participants rather than punitive exclusion.

When measuring rehabilitation program quality, a 'process evaluation' examines:

Answer: Whether the program is being implemented as designed and for whom

Process evaluation assesses implementation fidelity, participation rates, and whether the target population is being served as intended.

A CCM overseeing multiple rehabilitation programs should prioritize resource allocation by:

Answer: Directing the most intensive services to highest-risk individuals

The Risk Principle of RNR dictates that intensive services should be directed at high-risk individuals, as this produces the greatest reduction in recidivism.

Which of the following represents an evidence-based approach to managing program non-compliance among rehabilitation participants?

Answer: Use graduated responses that address underlying barriers before imposing sanctions

Graduated responses identify the cause of non-compliance and use the least restrictive intervention necessary, preserving program engagement while maintaining accountability.