Medical Model Of Corrections In The Late 19th Century

The medical model of corrections was utilized in the late nineteenth century and into the early twentieth century on the belief prisoners could be treated more humanely. Criminologist associated with the Medical Model structured along the lines that criminal behavior is due to various social, psychological, or biological issues (Lehman, 1972; Mays & Winfree, 2009). Also, that the social, psychological, or biological disorders or problems could be treated and cured. The treatment routinely consists of talk related therapy which is designed to discover the underlying issues of criminals behavior. After the cause of the criminal activity is determined, and the offender is aware of it then the offender should have the ability deal with their impulses