Effects of Cognitive‐Behavioral Programs for Criminal Offenders

Cognitive‐behavioural therapy can prevent criminal offenders from continuing their criminal careers. However, some treatment programmes work better than others. This Campbell review shows that a small number of factors make the difference. It is particularly important for the programmes to be string...

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Published in:Campbell systematic review 2007, Vol.3 (1), p.1-27
Main Authors: Lipsey, Mark W., Landenberger, Nana A., Wilson, Sandra J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anger management
Behavior modification
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive ability
Cognitive Restructuring
Control Groups
Criminology
Curricula
Intervention
Meta-analysis
Prevention
Problem solving
Recidivism
Skill development
Social skills
Teaching
Thinking Skills
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Summary:Cognitive‐behavioural therapy can prevent criminal offenders from continuing their criminal careers. However, some treatment programmes work better than others. This Campbell review shows that a small number of factors make the difference. It is particularly important for the programmes to be stringently implemented, by well‐trained providers. No significant differences were found in the effectiveness of the different types of programmes or “brand names”. Whether the treatment is implemented in prison or in the community has no influence on the outcome.
ISSN:1891-1803
1891-1803
DOI:10.4073/csr.2007.6