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Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Program for Offenders on Probation: Thinking for a Change

5 CE Hours
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About the Course

This research study evaluated the efficacy of a specific cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections for adult offenders on probation (Thinking for a Change). Pro-criminal attitudes, social skills, and interpersonal problem solving skills were evaluated for program completers, program dropouts, and a comparison group. These groups were also followed for three months to one-year after completion of the program and assessed for recidivism, as measured by new criminal offenses and technical violations of probation. The results of this study are discussed in detail, as well as recommendations for practice and future research.

This course is based on the reading online article, Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Program for Offenders on Probation: Thinking for a Change created by Lori Golden, Ph.D.

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Publication Date: 2002

Course Material Author

Lori Golden, Ph.D.

Lori Golden, Ph.D. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Tyler Gibson

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about cognitive-behavioral intervention strategies. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the rationale and process of the cognitive-behavioral program utilized in this study (Thinking for a Change/T4C).
  2. 2 Discuss the risk factors for criminal behavior, the debate about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, and the ongoing need for effective programming for offenders in order to reduce recidivism.
  3. 3 Describe the purpose, methodology, and results of this study, including implications and recommendations for programming and future research.

Disclosure to Learners

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Tyler Gibson – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$45

Course Details

5 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 102109

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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