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Direct linkGolden, Lori Suzanne; Gatchel, Robert J.; Cahill, Melissa Anne – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2006
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a National Institute of Corrections' cognitive-behavioral program for adult offenders, entitled "Thinking for a Change." One hundred male and 42 female probationers were studied. Probationers assigned to the "Thinking for a Change" program were matched with a comparison group not assigned to the program…
Descriptors: Recidivism, Dropouts, Problem Solving, Program Effectiveness
