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CBT (cog theories)
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Cognitive
theories
Our
cognitions
(thought processes) shape our behaviour, including
offending
behaviour
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Cognitive theories
Offenders have 'distorted cognitions that lead them to offend
CBT programmes aim to change offenders' thoughts and attitudes so as to change their behaviour
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Think First
1.
Group
and one-to-one sessions for
repeat offenders
on probation
2.
Teaches problem-solving
skills
3.
Consequential
thinking
4.
Decision
making
5.
Perspective
taking
6.
Social
interaction and
moral
reasoning training
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Completing Think First
30
% less likely to be
re-convicted
than offenders who receive an alternative community sentence
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The non-completion rate for Think First is often
high
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Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
1. Interpersonal skills training through role play
2. Anger control techniques, dealing with emotions and providing offenders with alternative courses of action instead of violence
3. Moral reasoning training that challenges their attitudes by confronting them with moral dilemmas to consider
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Evaluations of ART
Mostly show lower re-conviction rates, but some found that although thinking skills improved, behaviour did not
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'What works' policy
Ensures CBT programmes actually
reduce offending
and only accredits ones that meet
certain criteria
Clear
plan and
proven
methods for altering offenders' behaviour
Careful
matching of offenders to the right programme
Targeting the
risk factors
that lead to offending
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