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The usual

The type of rehabilitative counselling provided

depends on the needs of the individual concerned.

approach is for the social worker to discuss any problems

that the offender may have whilst trying to delve into the

Once a situation which led to the crime being committed.

rapport has been established, the social worker can provide

guidance and advice on matters such as the improvement of

social skills or social behaviour, and ways in which the offender can avoid becoming involved in any further criminal activity. Arrangements can also be made for offenders to be provided with other forms of assistance as appropriate, such

as social security payments or help with employment or

education.

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It is impossible to specify precisely what type or

types of offenders are likely to benefit from counselling.

Many of those convicted of minor offences do not need such a

service while for others, such as recidivists, counselling

is unlikely to be very effective. In general, experience

indicates that counselling works best with those who have

committed a crime as a result of social pressures such as

family and financial problems or associating with

anti-social elements.

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