Examining The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs Used In Prisons

Examining the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs Used in PrisonsNameInstitutionCourseProfessorDateExamining the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs Used in PrisonsOverall, legal systems and correctional facilities in almost every global region are designed to stop the prevalence of crime in society, offer justice to victims, and rehabilitate the offenders in a bid to stop them from repeating criminal practices in the future. In this regard, inmates serving prison time, especially those that have proven to be on good behavior, are provided access to a wide range of rehabilitative services and programs ranging from comprehensive educational programs, pre-release rehabilitative programs, cognitive-behavioral intervention programs, substance abuse disorder treatment programs, and employment preparation programs that provide inmates various employment skills to help them transition seamlessly back to society. Therefore, this paper critically analyzes the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Rehabilitative programs intended to help inmates change their previous behavior patterns that might have led to criminal activity.According to international law, the purpose of incarcerating offenders is not merely to deprive them of their freedom but should also focus on curbing recidivism, which