Does specialized psychological treatment for offending reduce recidivism? A meta-analysis examining staff and program variables as predictors of treatment effectiveness

Gannon, Theresa A.; Olver, Mark E.; Mallion, Jaimee S.; James, Mark

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2019.101752

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“…Effect size and statistical significance Gannon et al (2019) Results showed support that treatment can reduce recidivism rates.…”

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“…Overall, sex offenders typically prefer group therapy over individual therapy, but both have been found to be equally effective (Aparicio, ; Jennings & Deming, ). Notably, a meta‐analysis found that individuals in group therapy had the lowest sexual recidivism rates when compared with mixed group and individual treatment (Gannon, Oliver, Mallion, & James, ).…”

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“…Jennings and Deming (2013) suggest that the behavioral portion of CBT should be expanded, as the focus of many CBT programs has been on cognition. Furthermore, a recent meta-analysis found that programs that utilize arousal reconditioning had larger treatment effects (Gannon et al, 2019). As cognitive distortions can start and maintain sexual offense patterns (Hazama & Katsuta, 2019;O'Ciardha & Ward, 2013), CBT is often included in sex offender treatment programs to address cognitive distortions (Friestad, 2012).…”

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“…Previously, a review of 22 studies published from 1994 to 2007 found mixed evidence concerning whether treatment reduced sexual recidivism (Beggs, 2010). However, the majority of recent meta-analyses, as shown in Table 1, found support for treatment on reducing sexual recidivism (Beech, Freemantle, Power, & Fisher, 2015;Gannon, Olver, Mallion, & James, 2019;Helmus, Hanson, Babchishin, & Mann, 2013;Schmucker & Losel, 2015;Soldino & Carbonell-Vava, 2017), with only one meta-analysis showing that treatment had a weak effect size on reducing sexual recidivism (Grønnerød, Grønnerød, & Grondahl, 2015). Notably, Grønnerød et al (2015) specifically examined only perpetrators of child sexual abuse and excluded sex offenders against adults.…”

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A narrative review of research on clinical responses to the problem of sexual offenses in the last decade

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2020

Behavioral Sci & The Law

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Research on the treatment and programs for people who have committed sexual offenses has greatly increased in the past decade. The aim of this review is to discuss research that has been published over that period (2010–2019) that is relevant for treatment providers. The articles included in this review were found through PsycINFO and PubMed (Medline) using the keywords “treatment or therapy” and “sex offen*”. The inclusion criteria were publications that discuss treatment of persons who have committed sexual offenses (written in the English language only). Any articles that examined only special populations were excluded, such as those that examined persons who committed sexual offenses who were female, had intellectual disabilities, deafness, juveniles, etc., because these groups will likely have needs and responsivity factors that differ from the “average” natal‐born male sex offender. Results showed that several meta‐analyses indicate that treatment is effective in reducing sexual recidivism. The most frequently used treatment for sex offenders is cognitive behavioral therapy, which is often provided in conjunction with pharmacological treatment to reduce sexual impulsivity and/or sex drive. This review is limited to the specific key search terms. The findings of this review support the use of treatment and a community reintegration approach when treating persons who have committed sexual crimes to prevent sexual recidivism.

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“…Effect size and statistical significance Gannon et al (2019) Results showed support that treatment can reduce recidivism rates.…”

Section: Sample Description Findingsmentioning

confidence: 80%

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confidence: 99%

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A narrative review of research on clinical responses to the problem of sexual offenses in the last decade

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2020

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“…In etwa einem Dutzend Metaanalysen variierten die mittleren Effekte erheblich, was u. a. auf unterschiedliche Einschlusskriterien zurückzuführen ist (Lösel und Schmucker 2017). Die methodisch aussagekräftigsten Synthesen zeigten aber insgesamt positive Effekte (Aos et al 2006;Gannon et al 2019;Hanson et al 2002Lösel und Schmucker 2005;Schmucker und Lösel 2015, 2017…”

Section: Evaluation Der Behandlung Von Sexualstraftäternunclassified

Entwicklungspfade der Straftäterbehandlung: skizzierte Wege und Evaluation der Zielerreichung

Lösel

2020

Forens Psychiatr Psychol Kriminol

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ZusammenfassungDer Aufsatz gibt einen Überblick über die Konzepte und empirischen Evaluationsergebnisse zur Straftäterbehandlung seit den 1960er-Jahren. Zahlreiche Metaanalysen zeigen im Durchschnitt positive Ergebnisse. Kognitiv-verhaltenstherapeutische Programme und das RNR-Modell haben die solideste Evidenzbasis, aber auch einige andere Ansätze sind erfolgversprechend. Bei Sexualtätern sind die Ergebnisse noch weniger einheitlich, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Behandlung in Gefängnissen. Bei der Umsetzung in die Praxis zeigen sich zahlreiche Einflüsse auf die Wirksamkeit, die den Programminhalt, den Kontext, die Probanden und die Methodik der Evaluation betreffen. Das "good lives model" und das "desistance model" erfordern kein anderes Paradigma, sondern sind gut mit dem "What-works-Ansatz" und erweiterten RNR-Modell vereinbar. In diesem Rahmen werden 12 Vorschläge zur empirisch fundierten Weiterentwicklung der Straftäterbehandlung gemacht.Schlüsselwörter Behandlung von Straftätern · Resozialisierung · "What works" · Evaluation · Evidenz Developmental pathways of offender treatment: outlined routes and evaluation of goal attainment AbstractThis article provides an overview of concepts and empirical evaluation results of offender treatment since the 1960s. Many meta-analyses showed on average positive effects. Cognitive behavioral treatment programs and the risk-need-responsivity (RNR) model have the most solid evidence base but various other approaches are also promising. For sexual offenders the results are less uniform, in particular for treatment in prisons. The transfer from model projects into routine practice shows that many influences on effectiveness need to be considered, e.g. with respect to program content, context, participants, and evaluation method. The good lives model and desistance model do not need alternative paradigms but are well compatible with the extended RNR model and the what works approach. Within this framework, the article contains 12 proposals for empirically founded further development of offender treatment.

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The Utility of Treatment for Sexual Offenders

Marshall

2020

The Wiley Handbook of What Works With Sexual Offenders

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Does specialized psychological treatment for offending reduce recidivism? A meta-analysis examining staff and program variables as predictors of treatment effectiveness

Cited by 228 publications

References 37 publications

A narrative review of research on clinical responses to the problem of sexual offenses in the last decade

A narrative review of research on clinical responses to the problem of sexual offenses in the last decade

Entwicklungspfade der Straftäterbehandlung: skizzierte Wege und Evaluation der Zielerreichung

The Utility of Treatment for Sexual Offenders

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