The concept of human rights is a moral (and legal) one that that is intended to safeguard provision of the social, economic, environmental, and psychological goods necessary for a dignified human life. Over the last 3 years, several papers on the implications of rights-based thinking for the assessment and treatment of offenders have appeared. In this paper, the author drew from this work in particular, the conceptual model developed by Ward and Birgden (2007) and examined its practice recommendations and implications. First, the author analyzed the concept of dignity and its role in human rights thinking. Then the Ward and Birgden model of human rights was outlined and ethically justified. Finally, the author discusses some of the major assessment and treatment consequences of this human rights approach. (Published Abstract)