Treatment readiness in violent offenders: The influence of cognitive factors on engagement in violence programs

被引：38

作者：

Chambers, Jemma C. ^{[1
]}

Eccleston, Lynne ^{[2
]}

Day, Andrew ^{[1
]}

Ward, Tony ^{[3
]}

Howells, Kevin ^{[1
,4
]}

机构：

[1] Univ S Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia

[2] Univ Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic 3010, Australia

[3] Victoria Univ Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

[4] Univ Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

来源：

AGGRESSION AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR | 2008年 / 13卷 / 04期

关键词：

D O I：

10.1016/j.avb.2008.04.003

中图分类号：

DF [法律]; D9 [法律];

学科分类号：

0301 ;

摘要：

Advances in offender rehabilitation theory have led to the development of a clear framework of the factors that need consideration for an offender to be ready for therapy and thus gain maximum benefits. Here, we examine in greater detail the role of cognition in readiness for rehabilitation in violent offenders. We assess how cognitive processes and distortions common in violent offenders may affect and hamper rehabilitation readiness. Methods for remediation of cognitive factors that diminish readiness, including motivational interviewing, are discussed. We conclude that cognitive factors are critical in the assessment of readiness in violent offenders and therapeutic efforts to enhance engagement. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：276 / 284

页数：9

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