This book describes, collates, and summarizes a body of recent research, both theoretical and empirical, that explores the issue of treatment readiness in offender programming. The first section lays out a model of treatment readiness and how it has been operationalized, the second section discusses how the construct has been applied to the treatment of different offender groups, and in the final section, some of the practice approaches that have been identified as holding promise in addressing low levels of offender readiness are discussed. Included are contributions from authors whose work in recent years has stimulated discussion and helped to inform practice in offender rehabilitation. The title - Transitions to Better Lives - was chosen to remind us of the ultimate purpose behind any attempt to rehabilitate offenders - that is, to help individuals learn how to meet their needs in ways that are both personally fulfilling and socially responsible. This book is ideal for those who wo