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Donald A. Andrews

1941 – 2010

Canadian correctional psychologist and criminologist

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Lived 1941 – 2010 (aged 69). Donald A. Andrews was a psychologist, criminologist, university teacher and psychology teacher, known for Risk-need-responsivity model.

Donald Arthur Andrews (June 13, 1941 – October 22, 2010) was a Canadian correctional psychologist and criminologist who taught at Carleton University, where he was a founding member of the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He is recognized for having criticized Robert Martinson's influential paper concluding that "nothing works" in correctional treatment. He also helped to advance the technique of risk assessment to better predict the chance of recidivism among offenders. He is credited with coining the terms "criminogenic needs" and "risk-need-responsivity", both of which have since been used and studied extensively in the criminological literature.

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Birth century
Known for
Risk-need-responsivity model
Education
Carleton University, Queen's University
Employers
Carleton University
Also known as
Donald Arthur Andrews

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald A. Andrews?

Canadian correctional psychologist and criminologist

When was Donald A. Andrews born?

Donald A. Andrews was born on 13 June 1941.

When did Donald A. Andrews die?

Donald A. Andrews died on 22 October 2010 in Ottawa.

What was Donald A. Andrews's occupation?

Donald A. Andrews was a psychologist, criminologist, university teacher and psychology teacher.

What was Donald A. Andrews known for?

Donald A. Andrews was known for Risk-need-responsivity model.

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· Wikipedia: Donald A. Andrews

· Wikidata: Q60198022

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