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Publication year:
1994
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: The focus of the Cognitive Interventions Program is to change the criminal behavior of offenders by motivating them to change themselves. Cognitive change is self-change. This program is divided into four phases.
Phase I - Orientation: This phase is designed to teach the basic concepts and techniques of cognitive change.
Phase II - The Change Process: In this phase offenders use techniques of cognitive self-observation (Thinking Reports, Journals, Problem and Hassle Logs) to identify their key patterns of thinking that support antisocial behavior, and then put together a plan for self-change.
Phase III consists of a series of modules that focus on the behaviors targeted for change in Phase II, such as victim empathy, anger management, drug abuse, and health issues.
Phase IV is a follow-up or support group phase ideally offered in a community setting.
Phase III and IV are not included in this one-volume manual. The amount of time spent in the first three phases is determined by the participant's completion of defined tasks within a specified period. The content of material presented in these phases is contained in a series of 15 scripted lessons for each phase, which include dialog, trainer's notes, handouts, homework assignments, and other training aids.
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