What Is One of the Major Criticisms Levelled Against the RNR

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major criticisms levelled against the RNR model of offender treatment?

• A) There is little evidence it reduces reoffending.
• B) The cost of this approach exceeds the savings gained from reduced reoffending.
• C) It is unappealing to offenders and does not motivate them to engage in treatment.
• D) It only appears to reduce offending among white, male, first-time offenders.
• E) It takes resources away from more deserving recipients.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an extremely distorted body image.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Binge-eating Disorder

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control and guilt.

Overweight

A condition where an individual has more body fat than is optimally healthy, often defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25.