The aim of the Swedish Prison and Probation service is to only implement evidence based treatment programs.
In order to secure effectiveness the programs shall be reviewed by a scientific panel and only programs fulfilling the requirements will be granted accreditation.
To be approved, a program must among other things include
- A clear model of change, based on scientific evidence
- Use of effective methods
- Site accreditation, including monitoring of implementation and staff competence
Before applying for accreditation the program is usually tried out in a limited extent during development. After accreditation the aim is to offer the program to all offenders, according to assessed risk and needs.
Programs in use
General offending programs
- Breaking with crime
- One to one
- ETS - Enhanced thinking skills
- ART - Aggression replacement training - Prepare
Violence
- ART - Aggression replacement training
- IDAP - Integrated domestic abuse program
- Violence prevention program
Substance abuse programs
- Dare to choose
- PRISM - Program for reducing individual substance misuse
- Twelve step program
- Relapse prevention program
Sexual offending program
- ROS - Relations and companionship
Motivational programs
- Behavior–talk–change
- Win