The Effect of Victim Impact Training Programs on the Development of Guilt, Shame and Empathy Among Offenders

Jackson, Asti; Bonacker, Nancy

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“…The results indicate that there may be a role for guilt-inducing interventions and restorative justice approaches in the treatment of offenders (Jackson & Bonacker, 2006;Tangney, Stuewig, & Hafez, 2007). Citing Tangney et al (2007): "The goal of such guiltinducing restorative justice sentences is to prompt offenders to see, first-hand, the potential or actual destructiveness of their infractions, to empathize with their victims, to feel behaviorfocused guilt, and importantly, to actively involve them in constructive solutions" (p. 715).…”

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“…Examples of guilt-inducing interventions are the Victim Impact Training-programs or the Dutch Halt arrangements for diversion (Ferwerda, Leiden, Van Arts, & Hauber, 2006;Jackson & Bonacker, 2006). However, the research that has yet been done into these programs do not show the expected outcomes; at post-test the intervention groups did not differ from control groups in guilt, shame or recidivism or even showed worse outcomes (Ferwerda et al, 2006;Jackson & Bonacker, 2006;Landenberger & Lipsey, 2005).…”

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“…However, the research that has yet been done into these programs do not show the expected outcomes; at post-test the intervention groups did not differ from control groups in guilt, shame or recidivism or even showed worse outcomes (Ferwerda et al, 2006;Jackson & Bonacker, 2006;Landenberger & Lipsey, 2005).…”

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The relation between self-conscious emotions and delinquency: A meta-analysis

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Self-conscious emotions are expected to be related to delinquency, as they guide moral decision making. In the current study, two separate multilevel meta-analyses were performed to examine the overall relation between guilt, shame and delinquency. In addition, possible moderating factors were examined. In total, 25 studies with 24 independent samples, reporting on 75 effect sizes, were included. The results showed significant negative associations between guilt and delinquency (r = -.278), and between shame and delinquency (r = -.130),indicating that higher levels of guilt and shame were related to less delinquency. Implications for theory and practice concerning the role of self-conscious emotions in delinquency and offender treatment are discussed. AbstractSelf-conscious emotions are expected to be related to delinquency, as they guide moral decision making. In the current study, two separate multilevel meta-analyses were performed to examine the overall relation between guilt, shame and delinquency. In addition, possible moderating factors were examined. In total, 25 studies with 24 independent samples, reporting on 75 effect sizes, were included. The results showed significant negative associations between guilt and delinquency (r = -.278), and between shame and delinquency (r = -.130),indicating that higher levels of guilt and shame were related to less delinquency. Implications for theory and practice concerning the role of self-conscious emotions in delinquency and offender treatment are discussed.

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The relation between self-conscious emotions and delinquency: A meta-analysis

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“…For instance, the presence of mental health problems lacks empirical validation as a risk factor (Bonta, Blais, & Wilson, ). As well, addressing victim impact does not appear to enhance offender empathy (Jackson & Bonacker, ); nor does offender empathy appear helpful in reducing reoffending (Gottschall, Greiner, Brown, & Serin, ).…”

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Using Dynamic Risk to Enhance Conditional Release Decisions in Prisoners to Improve Their Outcomes

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Lloyd

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Behavioral Sci & The Law

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Advances in criminal risk assessment have increased sufficiently that inclusion of valid risk measures to anchor assessments is considered a best practice in release decision-making and community supervision by many paroling authorities and probation agencies. This article highlights how decision accuracy at several key stages of the offender's release and supervision process could be further enhanced by the inclusion of dynamic factors. In cases where the timing of release is discretionary and not legislated, the utilization of a validated decision framework can improve transparency and potentially reduce decision errors. In cases where release is by statute, there is still merit in using dynamic risk assessment and case analysis to inform the assignment of release conditions, thereby attending to re-entry and public safety considerations. Finally, preliminary results from a recent study are presented to highlight the fact that community supervision outcomes may be improved by incorporating changes in dynamic risk into case planning and risk management, although this work requires replication with larger populations reflecting diverse groups of offenders. Nonetheless, these decision strategies have implications for both resource allocation and client outcomes, as outlined here. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…Regarding acceptability, victim impact interventions by design aim to evoke empathy for victims and associated feelings of guilt for the harm caused by one’s crime. There remains the possibility, however, that inmate participants may become inadvertently shamed when faced with repeated vivid reminders of the harm they have caused, leading to voluntary termination of treatment (Jackson & Bonacker, 2006). …”

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Feasibility and Acceptability of an Impact of Crime Group Intervention with Jail Inmates

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Warden

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Victims & Offenders

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The current study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a manualized Impact of Crime (IOC) group intervention implemented with male inmates (N = 108) at a county jail. Facilitator adherence to the intervention and participant attendance, homework completion, and feedback were assessed. On average facilitators covered 93.7% of each manual topic. Victim speaker recruitment was a challenge—43.5% of relevant sessions lacked victim speakers. Findings suggested significant participant engagement—67.3% attended at least 75% of sessions and 93.3% of homework assignments were submitted on time. Overall, participants indicated satisfaction with the intervention. Successful strategies, challenges, and potential enhancements are discussed.

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The Effect of Victim Impact Training Programs on the Development of Guilt, Shame and Empathy Among Offenders

Cited by 19 publications

References 44 publications

The relation between self-conscious emotions and delinquency: A meta-analysis

The relation between self-conscious emotions and delinquency: A meta-analysis

Using Dynamic Risk to Enhance Conditional Release Decisions in Prisoners to Improve Their Outcomes

Feasibility and Acceptability of an Impact of Crime Group Intervention with Jail Inmates

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