DQ # 3

Female offenders offer unique treatment needs in the helping process. This can be additionally complicated if a woman has a history of victimization. Explain some treatment approaches that you might use to aid a female offender who has herself suffered from a past of victimization. What techniques would you use? Would you use a feminist-based perspective or anyone of the perspectives provided that provides an overview of the more common theoretical counseling perspectives? 125 words

This week’s readings focused on different theoretical approaches to counseling. Choose one approach that best aligns with how you view change. Provide an overview of the key components of the approach. Explain why it can be effective in the correctional counseling process. 150 words