Abstract
This study explored the facets of effective treatment and the way in which providers perceive the treatment they provide. As a qualitative exploratory study encompassed around grounded theory, a non-probability snowball sampling method was employed to obtain ten qualifying participants. Subjects responded to interview questions in regards to mental health, treatment efficacy, and experiences working with those incarcerated. Data analysis revealed varying conceptualizations about treatment approaches and modalities. Pertinent emerging themes surfaced among the data while it was being collected. One significant result involved the notion of rapport building preceding the actual treatment. This study demonstrates the necessity for further research into the treatment approaches being utilized in forensic settings and how the providers perceive such treatment as well as the need for social work professionals to comprehend in its entirety the complexity mental health providers employed by corrections and rehabilitation face. Implications for social work practice and policy are discussed.