Studies of Rehabilitation/Criminology



Forum One

Assumptions of GLM

The GLM (Good Lives Model) approach is fast gaining momentum in the realm of forensic treatment. The framework finds substantial relevance in a host of offender treatment programs owing to its high responsiveness to the interests, hopes and abilities of the offenders. GLM also provides guidelines to practitioners in construction and implementation of intervention plans that support offenders in achieving their personal targets via specific skill acquisitions.

The GLM assumes that needs, desires, wants and aspirations are common to all human beings. In regards to this basic assumption the role of society, environment, community, parents ...