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2011
Psychological changes associated with desistance from criminal activity (for at least 3 years) by individuals with long-term criminal histories are investigated. Chapters following an abstract are: introduction; review of the literature; method; find... Read More
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2010 NIC Publication
Designed for use with offender populations, this integrated cognitive behavioral change program represents the integrated synthesis of three cognitive based approaches - cognitive self-change, social skills and problem solving. Its purpose is to chan... Read More
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2009 NIC Publication
This presentation is an extended interview with Dr. William Miller regarding the utilization of motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings. Topics discussed include:
  • Background of MI
  • MI in corrections
  • How MI works <... Read More
2002 NIC Publication
A 32-hour training program on how to deliver an offender program which integrates cognitive approaches for changing behavior by restructuring offenders' thinking and teaching pro-social cognitive skills is provided. Participants will be able to: des... Read More
2001 NIC Publication
A 32-hour training program (consisting of 32 modules) explaining an integrated cognitive behavior change program for offenders is presented. Participants will be able to: describe the theoretical foundations of cognitive behavioral approaches; articu... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
A problem solving program for offenders is provided. At the core of this curriculum is an integrated, seamless synthesis of cognitive restructuring and cognitive skills interventions. Lesson topics include: active listening; asking a question; givin... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
Designed for counselors or other staff who run offender groups, this 16-hour course addresses group process strategies. The following lesson plan modules are provided: introduction and course overview; what facilitation is; goals for personal develo... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
El programa, Pensar en un Cambio, tiene como centro, un programa de resolucion de problemas detallada con ambas intervenciones de restructuracion cognitiva y habilidades sociales. El formato del programa se comprende de zz lecciones con una capacidad... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
Additional sources of information regarding concepts covered in the Thinking for a Change program can be found in this list of 21 items.... Read More
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1997 NIC Publication
The objective of these training sessions is to empower corrections institutions to significantly decrease the percentage of recidivism as they work with offenders. This four-session training in the area of cognitive/behavioral strategies will help pa... Read More
1996 NIC Publication
This two year voluntary program assists participants through group sessions and individual behavioral treatment sessions in finding ways to avoid inappropriate and illegal sexual behavior in the future. There are eight modules in this program. Module... Read More
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1994 NIC Publication
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 ... Read More
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1993 NIC Publication
The objective of this lesson plan is to provide skills that will assist probation and parole officers to minimize conflict and maximize cooperation between themselves and non-compliant offenders under their supervision. Module topics include:
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1988 NIC Publication
The purpose of the Criminal Violence Program is to significantly reduce the violent behavior of program inmates during and after incarceration. Also included in this packet of material is a lesson plan outline (1989) on treating the criminal personal... Read More
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