Exploring High-risk Offender Treatment and the Role of Music Therapy

Exploring High-risk Offender Treatment and the Role of Music Therapy explores the treatment of high-risk offenders with complex needs, focusing on sex and violent offenders. The book advocates for the further use of less traditional and creative therapies, such as music therapy, and presents literature on mindfulness, psychodrama, and art therapy for high-risk offenders. It argues that there has been a shift towards a creative corrections approach, offering unique and supportive benefits to traditional treatment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Exploring High-risk Offender Treatment and the Role of Music Therapy delves into the comprehensive treatment provided to high-risk offenders with intricate needs, with a particular emphasis on sex and violent offenders. The book fervently advocates for the expanded utilization of less conventional and innovative therapies, particularly music therapy. The higher the risk, the more profound the requirements. Offenders with complex needs are influenced by a multitude of factors, encompassing mental health issues and learning disorders. It is paramount that high-risk offenders receive treatment that is exceptionally responsive to their unique needs. This book is guided by the existing literature and qualitative research conducted by the author, aimed at gaining insights and perspectives from practitioners in the field. This research encompassed 38 interviews with individuals who provide treatment to high-risk offenders, as well as music therapy.

This book undertakes a comprehensive examination of the components of high-risk offender treatment, highlighting both the effective strategies and the limitations identified in the literature and through the perspectives of interviewed practitioners. By offering insights into less traditional therapies, the book explores literature surrounding mindfulness, psychodrama, and art therapy for high-risk offenders. It is argued that there has been a recent shift towards a creative corrections approach, where less traditional therapies are gaining recognition within offender treatment, as they offer unique and supportive benefits to traditional treatment.

This book specifically focuses on examining the role of music therapy for high-risk offenders, primarily through a critical discussion of relevant literature and qualitative practitioner data. Advocating for the further implementation of creative corrections approaches, this book holds immense interest for professionals, policymakers, and researchers in the field of criminal justice and rehabilitation.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 260 x 242 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367508791