Abstract
This study examines the extent to which variations in program delivery affect the therapeutic environment and whether the therapeutic environment is associated with psychological and behavioral outcomes in a domestic violence perpetrator program. Seventy-seven offenders and 31 probation group tutors participated. It was found that groups with longer sessions were perceived more favorably by offenders than those with shorter sessions. A positive correlation was identified between group organization and offender attendance. No association between the therapeutic environment and posttreatment alleged reoffending within an 11-month follow-up period was identified. A supportive leader style was positively associated with the extent of clinically significant change identified on a range of psychological measures. These findings suggest that profeminist programs may exert a meaningful therapeutic effect.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 198-220 |
Journal | Small Group Research |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2010 |
Bibliographical note
The full text of this item is not available from the repository.Keywords
- domestic violence
- rehabilitation
- process
- therapy groups