Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Program for Offenders on Probation: Thinking for a Change
Total CE Credit Hours: 5 Course Info URL: https://www.ce-credit.com/courses/102109
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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-based 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.
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.
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.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the rationale and process of the cognitive-behavioral program utilized in this study (Thinking for a Change/T4C).
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.
Describe the purpose, methodology, and results of this study, including implications and recommendations for programming and future research.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 17th, 2015 and expires Mar 30th, 2020
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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.
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