This chapter provides an overview of the theory and evidence for the Good Lives Model (GLM), a strengths-based approach to working with offenders. It is premised on the idea that, in order for long-term change to be achievable, offenders need the opportunity for better lives; lives that are both personally meaningful and socially responsible. Furthermore, the best way to achieve these long-term prospects is via capability building. Simply put, if offenders are to have any real chance at giving up their harmful behaviours, in lieu of living healthy, pro-social, meaningful lives, then they need to be equipped to live differently. Merely teaching them how to identify their own risk factors and avoid those scenarios where they are likely to engage in antisocial behaviours is at best a bandaid for the ‘successful’ completion of a correctional order. Whilst the central aim of the GLM is to build psychological and social and capacities, it is also important to understand that it pays equally detailed attention to risk reduction. In fact, the GLM advocates for a dual emphasis on risk management and goods promotion. This chapter consolidates current knowledge on the primary human goods and compares them to goals.