Abstract
Prior reviews and meta-analyses have supported the hypothesis that offender rehabilitation programs based on cognitive-behavioral principles reduce recidivism. This article quantitatively synthesizes the extant empirical evidence on the effectiveness of structured cognitive-behavioral programs delivered to groups of offenders. The evidence summarized supports the claim that these treatments are effective at reducing criminal behavior among convicted offenders. All higher quality studies reported positive effects favoring the cognitive-behavioral treatment program. Specifically, positive reductions in recidivism were observed for moral reconation therapy, reasoning and rehabilitation, and various cognitive-restructuring programs. The evidence suggests the effectiveness of cognitive skills and cognitive restructuring approaches as well as programs that emphasize moral teachings and reasoning.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 172-204 |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| Journal | Criminal Justice and Behavior |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2005 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- General Psychology
- Law
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