Advances in the psychological treatment of delinquent behaviour*

Hollin, Clive R.

doi:10.1002/cbm.1993.3.3.142

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“…The programs should be constructed as far as possible on theoretically and empirically confirmed principles and adjusted to individual contexts. According to recent evaluations, such principles of "what works" probably include the following (see Andrews & Bonta, 1994;Antonowicz & Ross, 1994;Cooke, 1992;Gendreau & Andrews, 1990;Gendreau et al, 1994;Hollin. 1993;Lasel, 1993a;McGuire, 1992;Porporino & Baylis, 1993;Ross, 1992 …”

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Increasing consensus in the evaluation of offender rehabilitation? lessons from recent research syntheses

Lösel

1995

Psychology, Crime & Law

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Recent years haveSeen a revivification o f c o m c l i o d treatment.Meta-analysis has played an imponant role in this mnd. However, the discussion on these results has been just as controversial as the reviews on the"nothing worlu" debate 2 0 y u r s ago. This controversy is due to a mixing up of facts and values. Thc prrrent papa should contribute to the consensus on facts. first. it reports on an update of a m e h -d y s i s on the treatment of adult offenders in German social-therapeutic prisons. This is followed by an oveMcw of N o h American meta-analyses that have concentntcd mostly on pmpm withjuveniles. The outcomes show fairly consistent but low overall effects. Most meu-analyses rlro tend to agree on differential effects (e.g.. modu of treatment, design characteristics. settings).Nonetheless. there arc still major deficits in evaluation research. finally. future perspectives of the revived discussion on offender rehabilitation = d i d .

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Increasing consensus in the evaluation of offender rehabilitation? lessons from recent research syntheses

Lösel

1995

Psychology, Crime & Law

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“…Effective programmes are also relatively intensive (over 50 hours), consistently delivered, employ cognitive Ábehavioural methods, and are delivered in ways that match the preferred learning styles of offenders (see Andrews & Bonta, 2003). Programmes that adhere to these principles have been shown to reduce rates of reoffending by as much as 40% (see Gendreau, 1996a;Gendreau & Andrews, 1990;Hollin, 1993Hollin, , 1994Hollin, , 1999Lipsey, 1995;Losel, 1995aLosel, ,b, 1996MacKenzie, 1997;McGuire & Priestley, 1995). For example, Marshall and McGuire (2003) reported effect sizes of between 0.10 and 0.47 in different studies investigating the outcomes of sex offender treatment, and Pearson and Lipton (1999) reported an effect size of 0.13 for prison-based substance abuse therapeutic community programmes outcomes on recidivism.…”

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The process of change in offender rehabilitation programmes

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Bryan

Davey

et al. 2006

Psychology, Crime & Law

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Whilst the overall effectiveness of offender rehabilitation programmes in reducing recidivism is now well established, there has been less discussion of the reasons why rehabilitation programmes may be unsuccessful for some offenders. In this paper we suggest that models of change developed in counselling and psychotherapy may have utility in explaining how offender rehabilitation programmes bring about change, and argue that the dominance of cognitive Ábehavioural treatments in the rehabilitation field means that those offenders who have particularly low levels of problem awareness may be at increased risk of treatment failure. Understanding more about the mechanisms by which programmes help offenders to desist from offending is likely to lead to the development of more responsive and, ultimately, more effective programmes. Some suggestions for those involved in the delivery of offender rehabilitation programmes include: being mindful of the sequence of components of programmes, the development of preparation (or readiness) programmes and offering a broad suite of programmes to cater for different stages of problem awareness and assimilation among offenders.

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“…Barker and Beech (1993) have surveyed sex offender treatment programs in the United Kingdom and recommended CBT for some cases. Hollin (1993) has presented a summary of metaanalyses of CBT with young offenders, and CBT has been recommended for treatment of psychopaths in the United Kingdom (Joseph, 1992).…”

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The practice of rational emotive and cognitive behavior therapy with offenders

Altrows¹

1995

J Rational-Emot Cognitive-Behav Ther

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ABSTRACT. The case for rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with offenders is reviewed. Philosophical and practical problems in conducting REBT assessment and treatment with this population are identified. Suggestions regarding offender treatment address goals and content of therapy, the therapeutic relationship, overcoming client resistance, and self-care for the practitioner. Therapists of offenders are encouraged to apply REBT to themselves to increase effectiveness and reduce risk. In this regard, clinicians are offered suggestions regarding accepting the offender, maintaining a goal-oriented focus, and taking responsibility for the quality but not the outcome of their work.For several reasons, cognitive therapies may be effective with a wide range of offender groups. Erroneous assumptions and faulty cognitive processes can result in antisocial behavior (Freeman, Pretzer, Fleming, & Simon, 1990) and eventual imprisonment. Comprehensive REBT may be useful in combating irrational beliefs and associated dysfunctional emotional states that give rise to offending. Indeed Ellis (1985a) recommends changing the "basic thinking" of the offender in the direction of diminishing absolutistic thinking, increasing long range hedonism, and increasing self-acceptance. In addition, offender work is likely to elicit irrational beliefs held by therapists, leading them to react to clients with fear, pity, or contempt. Such reactions can Irwin F. Altrows is a psychologist at Kingston Psychiatric Hospital and in private practice. He is an Associate Fellow and Training Faculty Member of the Institute for Rational-Emotive Therapy.

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Advances in the psychological treatment of delinquent behaviour*

Cited by 22 publications

References 42 publications

Increasing consensus in the evaluation of offender rehabilitation? lessons from recent research syntheses

Increasing consensus in the evaluation of offender rehabilitation? lessons from recent research syntheses

The process of change in offender rehabilitation programmes

The practice of rational emotive and cognitive behavior therapy with offenders

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