Informed Policy Development (Individualistic Theories)

Question 1

Psychoanalysis

Answer 1

• aims to access unconscious mind to bring repressed thoughts back in the conscious

Question 2

Token system

Answer 2

• aspect of body modification
• token given for a desired action
• prisoners who follow the rules earn privileges; add visits from family or friends
• Fo and Odonnell ; buddy system adult volunteers assigned to young offenders to provide social acceptable behaviour; improved behaviour of serious offender
• links to Skinner (OLT)

Question 3

Anger management

Answer 3

• aims to provide violent offences; taking control of angry behaviour
• (Novac) prisoners don’t have healthy outlets for emotions
• should be taught healthier coping mechanisms