An Independent Evaluation of Mode Deactivation Therapy for Juvenile Offenders

Juveniles who commit crimes are likely to exhibit conduct problems in their youth. Persistent and long-term antisocial behavior can be seen in very young children. To treat these children, programs must be designed to meet the needs of them on an individualized basis. Residential treatment, typicall...

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Published in:International journal of behavioral and consultation therapy 2011, Vol.7 (1), p.41
Main Authors: Thoder, Vincent J, Cautilli, Joseph D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggression
Antisocial Behavior
Anxiety
Behavior Disorders
Behavior Modification
Child Behavior Checklist
Cognitive Restructuring
Comparative Analysis
Crime
Emotional Disturbances
Juvenile Justice
Measures (Individuals)
Meta Analysis
Outcomes of Treatment
Pennsylvania
Personality
Recidivism
Scores
Sexual Abuse
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Therapy
Trauma
Young Children
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Summary:Juveniles who commit crimes are likely to exhibit conduct problems in their youth. Persistent and long-term antisocial behavior can be seen in very young children. To treat these children, programs must be designed to meet the needs of them on an individualized basis. Residential treatment, typically, is the answer, but research has shown its ineffectiveness. Longitudinal studies and meta-analyses have shown cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to be effective. Mode deactivation therapy (MDT) is a form of CBT based on the theory of a network of cognitive, affective, motivational, and behavioral components that create a personality--"modes." Modes are activated and create emotional dysregulation and behavioral disorders. In MDT, using a manualized treatment, the therapist reduces symptoms of behavior disorder, physical and sexual aggression, anxiety, and traumatic stress while keeping the juvenile offenders out of long-term, out-of-home placements. This present study examines 39 adjudicated Pennsylvania males (ages ranging from 14 to 17). Using baseline scores and comparing them to posttreatment scores, outcomes are measure and the effectiveness of MDT can be observed. It is important to note that all measures of the DSMD, the CBCL, the Beliefs about Victims, the Beliefs about Aggression, and the JSOP-A show a significant decreases in antisocial behaviors. Additionally, at the one year mark, recidivism rates were 7% and none were personal or sexual offenses. (Contains 1 table.)
ISSN:1555-7855
1555-7855