ERIC Number: EJ1061680
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Publication Date: 2015-May
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Testing a Violence-Prevention Intervention for Incarcerated Women Using a Randomized Control Trial
Kubiak, Sheryl Pimlott; Kim, Woo Jong; Fedock, Gina; Bybee, Deborah
Research on Social Work Practice, v25 n3 p334-348 May 2015
Objective: Beyond Violence (BV), a new prevention program for women with assaultive offenses, demonstrated feasibility in previous studies. This study's purpose is to assess the efficacy of BV using a randomized control trial. Method: Eligible women were randomly assigned to treatment as usual (TAU) and the experimental condition (BV). Measures of mental health and anger were administered to women at pre- and postintervention. Results: Outcomes reveal positive changes for both groups. Significant between-group differences favor BV on measures of anxiety and anger. Moreover, BV is cost-effective with only 20 sessions compared to 44 sessions for TAU. Conclusion: The demonstrated effectiveness of BV is promising for this underserved population of women. Next steps: Replication and assessing long-term outcomes.
Descriptors: Females, Violence, Prevention, Employees, Intervention, Comparative Analysis, Mental Health, Psychological Patterns, Measures (Individuals), Anxiety, Cost Effectiveness, Program Effectiveness, Context Effect, Correlation, Statistical Analysis, Curriculum Design, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Rating Scales, Program Implementation, Outcomes of Treatment, Social Work, Experimental Groups, Control Groups
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