In the world of correctional psychology, most of us are quite familiar with the construct of “criminal (or criminogenic) thinking,” pioneered by Yochelson and Samenow in the mid-1970s. It’s the idea that people who live a criminal lifestyle view themselves and the world through a certain lens—one that permits them to justify acting in ways that are irresponsible or violate the rights and well-being of others. Originally, Yochelson and Samenow (1976) identified 52 different styles of criminal thinking! Importantly, they understood that individuals who become entrenched in the criminal legal system aren’t the only ones who think in these ways; yet, they rely on these thinking errors more … [Read more...] about Bringing Frontline Corrections Staff into the Fold: Teaming Up to Address Criminogenic Thinking