ABSTRACT
This chapter presents four case studies representing the application of Role Development. A case study involving a client, Paul was a single, 20-year-old male, of Italian and African American descent. Paul denied any history of physical or sexual abuse. Paul was observed in groups and he participated in a structured interview. Paul was transferred to a state psychiatric hospital where he could continue his involvement in therapeutic programs with eventual return to his own home or placement in a group home. The second case study about Hubert, was a 44-year-old man who was sent to the facility after completing 27 years in prison for murder. The third one is about George, was a 35-year-old male admitted to the facility after completing a 12-year sentence for Robbery and Aggravated Assault in a state prison. And the final one is about Greg, was a 35-year-old male admitted to the facility after being found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity for robbery.
