Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Sex Offender Recidivism

Preliminary results from a longitudinal study of the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral treatment with sex offenders are presented. The study's research design includes three groups: a treatment group, a volunteer control group (those who volunteered for but did not receive treatment), and a nonvolunteer control group (subjects who refused the opportunity for treatment). Although the treatment group had the lowest reoffense rates for both sex and other violent crimes, main effects analyses did not yield conclusive results regarding the program's effectiveness. The results highlight the importance of including appropriate comparison groups, managing attrition from both treatment and methodological standpoints, examining sex and other violent offenses separately as outcome variables, employing tests with adequate statistical power, and analyzing data while taking into account time at risk for reoffense.

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Cognitive—Behavioral Treatment of Sex Offenders

Sourcebook of Psychological Treatment Manuals for Adult Disorders ◽

10.1007/978-1-4899-1528-3_9 ◽

1996 ◽

pp. 295-332 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

William L. Marshall ◽

Anthony Eccles

Keyword(s):

Sex Offenders ◽

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

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A Comparison of Secular and Religious Versions of Cognitive Therapy with Depressed Christian College Students

Journal of Psychology and Theology ◽

10.1177/009164718401200106 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 45-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

David Richard Pecheur ◽

Keith J. Edwards

Keyword(s):

Behavior Modification ◽

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Waiting List ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Control Group ◽

Cognitive Behavior ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽

Cognitive Behavior Modification ◽

Treatment Of Depression

This study was designed to answer two related questions: (a) Could Beck's cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression be efficaciously employed in a religious population, and (b) would the efficacy of Beck's cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression be enhanced if it was integrated with the subjects’ religious beliefs? A multiple cutoff procedure was utilized in the selection of subjects for a secular cognitive behavior modification group, a religious cognitive behavior modification group, and a waiting list control group. The results indicated that the secular and the religious cognitive behavior modification groups were significantly more effective than the waiting list control group in alleviating depression. No significant differences were found between secular and the religious cognitive behavior modification groups. The reductions in depression were maintained at a one-month follow-up. The results relevant to Beck's cognitive-behavioral therapy of depression and to the treatment of religious patients are discussed.

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Changes in J-SOAP-II and SAVRY Scores Over the Course of Residential, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Adolescent Sexual Offending

Sexual Abuse ◽

10.1177/1079063215595404 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 342-374 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jodi L. Viljoen ◽

Andrew L. Gray ◽

Catherine Shaffer ◽

Natasha E. Latzman ◽

Mario J. Scalora ◽

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Keyword(s):

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Sex Offender ◽

Sexual Offending ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Violence Risk ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽

Assessment Protocol ◽

Dynamic Risk ◽

Modifiable Factors ◽

Offender Assessment

Although the Juvenile Sex Offender Assessment Protocol–II (J-SOAP-II) and the Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY) include an emphasis on dynamic, or modifiable factors, there has been little research on dynamic changes on these tools. To help address this gap, we compared admission and discharge scores of 163 adolescents who attended a residential, cognitive-behavioral treatment program for sexual offending. Based on reliable change indices, one half of youth showed a reliable decrease on the J-SOAP-II Dynamic Risk Total Score and one third of youth showed a reliable decrease on the SAVRY Dynamic Risk Total Score. Contrary to expectations, decreases in risk factors and increases in protective factors did not predict reduced sexual, violent nonsexual, or any reoffending. In addition, no associations were found between scores on the Psychopathy Checklist:Youth Version and levels of change. Overall, the J-SOAP-II and the SAVRY hold promise in measuring change, but further research is needed.

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The Efficacy of Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Treatment on Behavior Changes in Heavy Drinkers

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13031338 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 1338

Author(s):

Kyonghwa Kang ◽

Sungjae Kim

Keyword(s):

Motivational Interviewing ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Problem Drinking ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Control Group ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽

Heavy Drinkers

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of motivational interviewing (MI) with cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) on behavioral changes of heavy drinkers. This study used embedded mixed methods that integrate sequential qualitative interviews with quantitative evaluation. Of a total of 47 participants, 24 belonged to an intervention group, which participated in the MI with CBT on behavioral changes once a week, 25–30 min on average, for 8 weeks. A total of 23 participants were assigned to a control group, which received a 7-page booklet containing information about alcohol. A t-test, generalized linear model, and qualitative analysis were used to evaluate the effects of MI with CBT. The interview data (n = 13) were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. There was a statistically significant change in participants’ beliefs concerning the immediate effects of drinking (F = 3.827, p = 0.025). Additionally, the intervention group had a significantly higher drinking refusal self-efficacy than the control group (F = 4.426, p = 0.015). Four themes emerged from the analysis of qualitative data: reduction of benefits of drinking, changes in thoughts about costs of drinking, changes in drinking behavior, and achieving self-efficacy. The MI with CBT significantly promoted awareness of problem-drinking behaviors among heavy drinkers and increased their self-efficacy, improving their ability to make positive behavioral changes for themselves. Since this intervention is simple and easy to apply, it will be useful for problem drinking-prevention strategies in the public health sector. Therefore, efforts to disseminate these strategies will be worthwhile from sustainable perspectives.

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Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Felony Drug Offenders: A Five-Year Recidivism Report

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1993.73.3f.1089 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 73 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 1089-1090 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Gregory L. Little ◽

Kenneth D. Robinson ◽

Katherine D. Burnette

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Treated Group ◽

Behavioral Approach ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Control Group ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽

Drug Offenders ◽

Moral Reconation Therapy ◽

Felony Offenders

70 male felony offenders treated with the cognitive behavioral approach of Moral Reconation Therapy during and after reincarceration were assessed for reincarceration and rearrests five years after their release. They were compared to a nontreated control group of 82 male felony offenders. Reincarceration in the treated group (37.1%) was significantly lower than recidivism in controls (54.9%). Also, the treated group showed fewer rearrests and fewer days of additional sentence.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Sex Offenders

Criminal Justice and Behavior ◽

10.1177/0093854898025002004 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 203-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 56

Author(s):

ROBERT J. McGRATH ◽

STEPHEN E. HOKE ◽

JOHN E. VOJTISEK

Keyword(s):

Sex Offenders ◽

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

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An Implementation of a Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Program to Address Student Mental Health Needs: A Pilot Study in an After-School Program

Professional School Counseling ◽

10.1177/2156759x19838462 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 2156759X1983846

Author(s):

Sara Sanders ◽

Jessica J. Lane ◽

Mickey Losinski ◽

Jessica Nelson ◽

Abdullah Asiri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Internalizing Symptoms ◽

Behavioral Treatment ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Small Sample ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

After School ◽

Future Research ◽

Control Group ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of an abbreviated computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) software program, Camp Cope-A-Lot, in an after-school setting for elementary students identified as at risk for anxiety and other behavioral problems. Analysis of data from a small sample of students randomly assigned to a treatment or control group suggests that CCBT programs may ease the internalizing symptoms of students. We discuss limitations and implications for practitioners and future research.

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