Evaluation of the Reasoning and Rehabilitation Cognitive Skills Development Program Implemented in Juvenile Intensive Supervision Probation in Colorado, 1994-1995
Description
This study was a program evaluation of the Reasoning and
Rehabilitation Cognitive Skills Development Program, an educational
program that taught cognitive skills to offenders, as implemented in
juvenile intensive supervision probation in Colorado. Using an
experimental design, researchers sought to measure the extent of
change in attitudes and behaviors due to the cognitive skills program
by administering pre- and post-test interviews. Researchers also
measured recidivism by conducting interviews with probation officers
who supervised the offenders in the sample six months after
termination from intensive supervision. These interviews were
supplemented with administrative records data that provided background
information about the sample. In addition, administrative data were
collected on all juveniles sentenced to intensive supervision during
fiscal years 1994 and 1995 to compare juveniles in the sample with all
juveniles in the intensive program. Variables in this collection
include cognitive measures, such as impulsivity, problem-solving
ability, egocentricity, and cognitive style. Other variables measure
emotional responses to various situations, attitudes toward the law,
values, drug abuse, program participation, and
recidivism. Administrative data include age, gender, ethnicity,
offense of conviction, and basic assessment data.
Resources
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ICPSR02028.v1 |
https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR02028.v1 |
Tags
- probation
- educational-programs
- program-evaluation
- recidivism
- juvenile-offenders