Dr Jacinta Cording, a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the University of Canterbury, explores the effectiveness of offender rehabilitation as an alternative to punitive sentencing. This talk examines evidence-based practices that reduce recidivism, from boot camps to prison-based treatments, and highlights tailored approaches that address individual needs. Dr Cording challenges the idea that "commonsense" approaches can reduce crime and emphasizes the crucial role rehabilitation plays in building safer communities.

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