What Are Ways to Motivate a Criminal Justice Client to Make Positive Changes?

Let's assume we are talking about adult clients here and maybe someone on probation. What are some ways to motivate people like this to make positive changes so they can have a more productive life and one more removed from future trips to jail, prison, probation, etc.

Thank you!

Suggestion:

Hundreds of books have been written on that subject. If you come up with the answer, publish.

1. Some need to hit rock bottom before they want to change.

2. Some only change because the fear punishment. It is the lowest level on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

4 . Some need a significant adult in their lives as a coach and cheerleader.

5 Many need to deal with deep hurts etc. of childhood. They need heavy duty therapy. Once that burden is lifted, they have a new perspective. People who hurt and abuse others have been hurt and abused.

Punishment/fear is the least effective way to bring about change in a child or an adult.

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