ABSTRACT
ISPs are a prime example, but they are far from unique; the correctional field has fallen victim to many other fads as well. Such fads have included “three strikes” policies, prison construction, reentry, unproven treatment programs (such as acupuncture), and more. Indeed, any initiative can be termed a fad if it is not implemented appropriately (Hurley and Hanley 2006; Latessa, Cullen, and Gendreau 2002; Lawrence and Travis 2004; MacKenzie 2000; Seiter and Kadela 2003; Travis 2005). Often, programs are not successful due to improper implementation not design.
