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ERIC Number: EJ841722
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1050-9674
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the National Institute of Corrections' "Thinking for a Change" Program among Probationers
Golden, Lori Suzanne; Gatchel, Robert J.; Cahill, Melissa Anne
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, v43 n2 p55-73 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 and contrasted on interpersonal problem-solving skills pre- and post-program completion, and on recidivism at three months to one year post-program. Results indicate a trend towards lower recidivism, with 33% fewer subjects who completed the program committing new offenses, compared to those who did not attend the program, over a period of up to 12 months. Technical violations of probation were significantly higher for program dropouts than for completers or comparisons. Program completers improved significantly on interpersonal problem-solving skills after "Thinking for a Change," while the dropout and comparison groups had no such gains. (Contains 2 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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