The Effects of Behavioral/Cognitive-Behavioral Programs on Recidivism

Pearson, Frank S.; Lipton, Douglas S.; Cleland, Charles M.; Yee, Dorline

doi:10.1177/0011128702048003006

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“…Four separate meta-analytic studies supported the efficacy of CBT for criminal offenders (Illescas, Sanchez-Meca, & Genovés, 2001; Lösel & Schmucker, 2005; Pearson, Lipton, Cleland, & Yee, 2002; Wilson, Bouffard, Mackenzie, 2005). Out of several theoretical orientations and types of psychological interventions for criminal activity, behavior therapy and CBT appeared to be the superior interventions in reducing recidivism rates, both with medium mean effect sizes (Illescas, Sanchez-Meca, & Genovés, 2001).…”

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The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses

et al. 2012

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) refers to a popular therapeutic approach that has been applied to a variety of problems. The goal of this review was to provide a comprehensive survey of meta-analyses examining the efficacy of CBT. We identified 269 meta-analytic studies and reviewed of those a representative sample of 106 meta-analyses examining CBT for the following problems: substance use disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, depression and dysthymia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, eating disorders, insomnia, personality disorders, anger and aggression, criminal behaviors, general stress, distress due to general medical conditions, chronic pain and fatigue, distress related to pregnancy complications and female hormonal conditions. Additional meta-analytic reviews examined the efficacy of CBT for various problems in children and elderly adults. The strongest support exists for CBT of anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, bulimia, anger control problems, and general stress. Eleven studies compared response rates between CBT and other treatments or control conditions. CBT showed higher response rates than the comparison conditions in 7 of these reviews and only one review reported that CBT had lower response rates than comparison treatments. In general, the evidence-base of CBT is very strong. However, additional research is needed to examine the efficacy of CBT for randomized-controlled studies. Moreover, except for children and elderly populations, no meta-analytic studies of CBT have been reported on specific subgroups, such as ethnic minorities and low income samples.

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The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses

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“…25 Evidence-based practices for reducing recidivism in the adult general population include substance abuse treatment, 26 education 27 or employment 28,29 programs, and the general array of cognitive behavioral approaches for reducing offending behavior. 30,31 All have moderate effects on recidivism, but the efficacy of these approaches specifically with emerging adults is either unknown or less potent. 32 Only two programs with a focus on emerging adults have some evidence of recidivism reduction efficacy in the general population.…”

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Reducing Recidivism and Symptoms in Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions and Justice System Involvement

Davis

Sheidow

McCart

2014

J Behav Health Serv Res

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The peak years of offending in the general population and among those with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) are during emerging adulthood. There currently are no evidence-based interventions for reducing offending behavior among 18–21 year olds, with or without SMHC. This open trial examined outcomes from an adaptation of Multisystemic Therapy (MST), an effective juvenile recidivism reduction intervention, modified for use with emerging adults with SMHC and recent justice system involvement. MST for emerging adults (MST-EA) targets MH symptoms, recidivism, problem substance use, and young adult functional capacities. All study participants (n=41) were aged 17–20 and had a MH diagnosis and recent arrest or incarceration. Implementation outcomes indicated that MST-EA was delivered with strong fidelity, client satisfaction was high, and the majority of participants successfully completed the intervention. Research retention rates also were high. Pre-post analyses revealed significant reductions in participants’ MH symptoms, justice-system involvement, and associations with antisocial peers.

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“…In addition, Akers and Sellers (2009) have reported that while large effect sizes are generally rare in evaluations of any specific policy or program targeting delinquency, a considerable amount of research has demonstrated that prevention and treatment programs focusing on juveniles and adults based on social learning principles often have significant and measureable effects on reducing crime and delinquency. Furthermore, these effects are often greater than those observed in programs that follow alternative theoretical principles (see Botvin et al 1995; Ellis and Sowers 2001; Pearson et al 2002; Andrews and Bonta 2003; Cullen et al 2003; Triplett and Payne 2004; Landenberger and Lipsey 2005; Gendreau and Smith 2006). …”

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Sex Similarities/Differences in Trajectories of Delinquency among urban Chicago Youth: The Role of Delinquent Peers

2009

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A growing body of literature has recently emerged examining sex-specific pathways of offending. Yet, despite significant gains, this area of research is still rather underexplored. With a particular focus on the role of delinquent peers, this current study investigates the sex similarities/differences in offending trajectories among a large sample of urban Chicago male and female youth (n=3,038) from 6th through 8th grade (e.g., ages 12-14). The results suggest that the pathways of offending appear to be more similar than different across sex, and that associating with delinquent peers is significantly related to baseline delinquency. Furthermore, delinquent peers significantly distinguished the moderate and high-rate trajectory groups from the non-delinquents for both males and females, yet once estimated in a more fully specified model, the role of delinquent peers appeared to be indirect (operating through its effect on baseline delinquency). Study limitations and implications for theory and policy are also discussed.

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The Effects of Behavioral/Cognitive-Behavioral Programs on Recidivism

Cited by 121 publications

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The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses

The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses

Reducing Recidivism and Symptoms in Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions and Justice System Involvement

Sex Similarities/Differences in Trajectories of Delinquency among urban Chicago Youth: The Role of Delinquent Peers

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