New Book

Motivational Interviewing book published by Michael Clark Michael is co-author to the new Guilford Press book, “Motivational Interviewing with Offenders: Engagement, Rehabilitation and Reentry." This book was recently (2018) designated a “bestseller” by Guilford!

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The new Guilford Press book, (2017) “Motivational Interviewing with Offenders: Engagement, Rehabilitation and Reentry." This book shows how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can help offenders move beyond resistance or superficial compliance and achieve meaningful behavior change.
Using this evidence-based approach promotes successful rehabilitation and reentry by drawing on clients' values, goals, and strengths—not simply telling them what to do.
The authors clearly describe the core techniques of MI and bring them to life with examples and sample dialogues from a range of criminal justice and forensic settings.
Of crucial importance, the book addresses MI implementation in real-world offender service systems, including practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.

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This book was just awarded "Bestseller" status from Guilford Press (April 2018)

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Testimonials - What People Are Saying

Shadd Maruna, PhD

Professor of Criminology, University of Manchester, United Kingdom

“This is a book that many of us have been anticipating for a long time. MI is one of a small number of true evidence-based (and strengths-based!) success stories in offender rehabilitation. This book brings the technique alive in a way that I hope will transform theory and practice in the field.”

Terrence D. Walton, MSW, CSAC

Chief Operating Officer, National Association of Drug Court Professionals

“Whether you deliver direct treatment or offender supervision services, manage programs responsible for achieving improved offender outcomes, or design systemwide interventions to improve public safety, this refreshingly readable book articulates a proven way forward. While a court may order treatment, it cannot order lasting change—commitment to real change and long-term recovery is always a choice. This book outlines the essentials for helping an offender to make that choice and move from conflict, to compliance, to commitment. I highly recommend it for anyone working with justice system–involved individuals, and especially those working in treatment courts.”