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Pro-Social Modelling

Pro-social modelling is an approach to the supervision of involuntary clients which has been shown in numerous research studies to be related to improved outcomes for clients. In particular, reductions in re-offending by as much as 50 percent have been seen among offenders supervised using pro-social modeling principles. The research evidence suggests that it should be part of the repertoire of every professional who works with offenders.

Pro-social modelling is a style of supervision rather than a specific program. It has been developed by Dr Chris Trotter and others through a number of research projects. The approach is outlined in detail in Working with Involuntary Clients (Trotter, 2006). It is an integrated intervention model which involves helping clients to understand the role of the worker and the client in the supervision process, it involves the worker identifying and reinforcing the pro-social things that clients say and do, appropriately challenging clients and working collaboratively with clients to address their criminogenic needs.  These skills are offered as part of a respectful approach by the worker.

The research suggests that while many probation or community corrections staff have these skills they are often practiced in an ad hoc manner. Training in the skills improves practice and for this reason pro-social modeling workshops has been extensively provided around the world in recent years. For example the Cognitive Centre in the UK following an agreement with Dr Trotter has provided several hundred workshops to probation staff in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Workshops have also been delivered in corrections departments in Victoria and Tasmania, in youth justice in NSW, to adult and youth probation in NZ, as well as Austria, Canada, Singapore and Jersey.

Innovative Minds has an exclusive agreement with Dr Trotter to deliver pro-social modeling workshops and quality assurance in Australia.      

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the workshop participants will

1. Have an understanding of the principles of pro-social modelling

2. Have observed and practiced use of the principles through role play

3. Have the confidence and knowledge to make use of the principles in day to day practice