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Correctional Rehabilitation Research Unit

Correctional Rehabilitation Research Unit

Envisioning evidence-informed rehabilitation services, the Correctional Rehabilitation Research Unit (CRRU) set up under the Psychological Services Section of the Correctional Services Department is committed to guiding the strategic planning for rehabilitation and crime prevention policies for the provision of effective rehabilitation services to persons-in-custody and supervisees through undertaking relevant research and professional exchanges with international research experts and correctional counterparts.

Gripping Insights: Recent psychological research on Hong Kong corrections
Gripping Insights: Recent psychological research on Hong Kong corrections

Published by: Correctional Rehabilitation Research Unit, Psychological Services Section, Correctional Services Department

Description: As scientist-practitioners, clinical psychologists endeavour to develop evidence-informed, state-of-the-art psychological services while conducting a diverse range of research studies to gain insights into the profiles of persons in custody (PICs) and the effectiveness of psychological treatment programmes specialised for sex offenders, male and female PICs, young and elderly PICs, as well as PICs with self-harm risk.

Insight: Correctional Rehabilitation Research Bulletin

Published by: Correctional Rehabilitation Research Unit, Psychological Services Section, Correctional Services Department

Description: Knowing “What works” will definitely facilitate the provision of rehabilitation services for persons in custody (PICs) and the more cost-effective allocation of resources. In this issue, we will discuss why research is an indispensable guidepost for correctional services, the application of “Rehabilitative Security”, sports for males as well as the psycho-art for females.

Insight: Correctional Rehabilitation Research Bulletin