Augustine Mwangi Gatotoh

Behavior Change: an Assessment of Correctional Counselling Augustine Mwangi Gatotoh

This book presents a synopsis of correctionalapproaches to behavior change. The backgroundpresented in this book explores the paradox ofincarceration and correctional approaches forbehavior change. It presents the three main shiftsthat have become apparent in correctional philosophyspanning over 100 years. It highlights a review ofliterature on correctional counseling detailing theapplication in correction of behavior. The book isbased on a study carried out in selected correctionalfacilities in Kenya. The results of the studypresented in this book discuss the requisites fortransformation of correctional facilities fromcustodial to correctional orientations. The book willassist Criminologists, Forensic Scientists, LawEnforcement Officers and the total Criminal JusticeSystem to have access to scientific information thatwill help them to succeed in transformingcorrectional facilities in line with the emergingdemands. The book will be a useful guide to studentsof psychology, counseling, criminology, probation,rehabilitation, juvenile delinquency as well aseducationist and researchers interested in behaviorchange.