The Martinson (1974) "nothing works" study had a tremendous impact on popular and professional thinking even though it had a number of shortcomings

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The Martinson report initially concluded that correctional treatment programs had no significant effect on recidivism, which greatly influenced public and professional opinion on the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts, despite later criticisms and reevaluations of the study's findings and methodology.

The Martinson (1974) "Nothing Works" Study Had a Tremendous Impact