What are the advantages and disadvantages of the medical model?

Type: Individual Project Unit:  Offender Classification Due Date:  Sun, 9/11/16 Deliverable Length:  7-10 slides with speaker notes   Library Research Assignment There are 2 general models to consider when discussing treatment of offenders. First is the medical model, which focuses on psychological evaluation and creating a treatment plan that corresponds with the evaluation. The second model is known as the psycho/social/behavioral model. This model uses several methods, including a risk assessment and a thorough treatment prescription process. The psycho/social/behavioral model looks at all aspects of the offender’s life. Compare and contrast the medical and psychological/sociological/behavioral models. Assignment Guidelines: ·         Using the library, course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the 2 models of correctional treatment. ·         What are the advantages and disadvantages of the medical model? Explain. ·         What are the advantages and disadvantages of the psycho/social/behavioral model? Explain. ·         How are these 2 models similar? ·         Based on what you have found, which model do you believe is the most appropriate for assessing special-needs offenders? ·         Compile your responses into a PowerPoint presentation of 7–10 slides. ·         Be sure to include speaker notes for each slide.