title: Evaluation of a cognitive intervention program for juvenile offenders.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate a cognitive intervention program for juvenile offenders. Using the How I Think (HIT) Questionnaire, 165 offenders from three juvenile correctional facilities in Wisconsin are assessed after completion of the first two phases of the Juvenile Cognitive Intervention Program. Multiple t tests are used to assess change in thinking as measured by the HIT. Results indicate significant improvement in thinking across all areas as measured by the HIT. Discussion regarding the significance of the results and recommendations for future research are provided.
authors.affiliation: Ethan Allen School, Wales, WI 53183-0900, USA.
authors.forename: Anna J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Bogestad
authors.forename: Ryan J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Kettler
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Hagan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D010469:Perceptual Distortion; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011594:Psychometrics; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012938:Social Perception; D014922:Wisconsin