ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to identify future directions for developing and implementing culturally specific models for offender rehabilitation services in Asia. We review some practical challenges inherent in creating and adapting culturally safe correctional programming in Asian countries. We then share empirically-based rehabilitation models commonly used in Western jurisdictions and highlight qualitative and quantitative examples from research and practice to provide a basis for developing or adapting the models in Asia. Although existing models, such as the Risk-Reed-Responsivity framework and Good Lives Model, utilise a universal (etic) approach to offender rehabilitation, there is growing recognition of the need to incorporate cultural considerations and adaptations to rehabilitation services using culturally specific (emic) perspectives. We highlight the benefits of incorporating cultural safety into correctional programming and how different programmes incorporate the voices of relevant communities and stakeholders in developing and evaluating services. developing, implementing, and evaluating services. The chapter will conclude with a description of actionable steps researchers and practitioners may use to implement culturally safe rehabilitation in their jurisdiction.
