Last Chance Ranch

Please view the film entitled Last Chance Ranch, please answer the following questions. Each response should be approximately 1-3 paragraphs in length (1/2 to 3/4 of a page per question).
 
1. Identify at least three strengths of the Last Chance Ranch program. Please be certain to explain and provide evidence for each of your points.

2. Identify at least three areas for improvement in the Last Chance Ranch program. Please be certain to explain and provide evidence for each of your points.

3. Provide a clear definition of the risk principle in corrections. Do you think that the Last Chance Ranch program adheres to the risk principle? Why or why not?

4. Provide a clear definition of the need principle. List at least three criminogenic needs targeted by the Last Chance Ranch program. List at least two non-criminogenic needs targeted by the Last Chance Ranch program. Do you think that the Last Chance Ranch program adheres to the need principle? Why or why not?

5. Provide a clear definition of the specific responsivity principle. Do you think that the Last Chance Ranch program adheres to the specific responsivity principle? Why or why not?

6. Provide a clear definition of the general responsivity principle. Do you think that the Last Chance Ranch program adheres to the general responsivity principle? Why or why not? Can you identify any examples of how behavioral and/or social learning strategies are used by the program?