Thinking for a Change: An Integrated Approach to Changing Offender Behavior

• NCJ Number: 231160
• Date Published: 2002
• Length: 0 pages
• Corporate Author: National Institute of Corrections
• Sale Source: National Institute of Corrections
• Publication Format: Film
• Publication Type: Training (Handbook/Manual); Training (Aid/Material); Training; Instructional Material
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held September 17-20, 2002

Annotation

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.

Abstract

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: describe the theoretical foundations of cognitive behavioral approaches; articulate the core principle and components of the "Thinking for a Change" (T4C) program; utilizing the T4C program, demonstrate a cognitive self-change lesson, a social skill lesson, and a problem solving lesson; and plan for the implementation of the program within their agency. Key skills and content for each program component will be learned while observing an expert demonstration of key lessons. This set of videotapes is to be used in conjunction with NCJ 231163.