A Multi-Site Controlled Trial of the R&R2MHP Cognitive Skills Program for Mentally Disordered Female Offenders
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Author(s)
Jotangia, A
Rees-Jones, A
Gudjonsson, GH
Young, S
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability and efficacy of delivering the Reasoning and Rehabilitation Mental Health Program (R&R2MHP) to female mentally disordered offenders detained in medium and low secure hospital settings. Group treatment participants (N = 18) and control participants receiving treatment as usual (N = 20) completed self-report measures pre- and post-group. An informant measure of ward behavior was also completed by staff. Violent attitudes and locus of control were assessed at 3-month follow-up. Program completion was excellent (89%). A conservative intention-to-treat analysis found significant treatment effects post-group for positive problem-solving orientation, rational problem-solving style, and locus of control (medium-large effect), but no treatment effect for violent attitudes, anger, and ward behavior. At follow-up, a large treatment effect was found for locus of control. Ad hoc per protocol analyses found a large treatment effect for ward behavior. The findings provide preliminary support for the feasibility and utility of delivering R&R2MHP to females in secure psychiatric settings.
Date Issued
2013-11-29
Date Acceptance
2012-05-07
Citation
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2013, 59 (5), pp.539-559
ISSN
1552-6933
Publisher
SAGE Publications (UK and US)
Start Page
539
End Page
559
Journal / Book Title
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Volume
59
Issue
5
Copyright Statement
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Publication Status
Published