Transforming Behaviour: Pro-social Modelling in Practice

Pro-social modeling has come to be recognized as fundamental to effective work with offenders in the probation service, youth justice and the prison service, as well as having applications in a number of other fields, and has been found to be very effective in positively influencing offenders towards anti-crime behaviors and attitudes. It refers to the process of actively reinforcing pro-social behavior and discouraging anti-social behavior and attitudes, setting a good, motivating example in order to bring out the best in people. This book meets the need for a practical guide which explains in a simple and straightforward way what pro-social modeling is and how to implement it in practice. Transforming Behavior examines ways of developing honest and empathetic relationships with clients, demonstrating a genuine concern for the person, with persistence and optimism about their capacity to change, including being clear about underlying values and expectations.