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Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 32, No. 2, 172-204 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854804272889
© 2005 American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology

A Quantitative Review of Structured, Group-Oriented, Cognitive-Behavioral Programs for Offenders

David B. Wilson

George Mason University, dwilsonb{at}gmu.edu

Leana Allen Bouffard

North Dakota State University

Doris L. Mackenzie

University of Maryland

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.

Key Words: cognitive-behavioral • recidivism • meta-analysis • group therapy


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