The positive effects of cognitive-behavioral programs for offenders: A meta-analysis of factors associated with effective treatment

Journal of Experimental Criminology

Volumn 1, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 451-476

  Landenberger, Nana A ^a   Lipsey, Mark W ^a  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

CBT; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Cognitive behavioral treatment; Criminal rehabilitation; Evaluation; Meta analysis; Offenders; Recidivism; Treatment effectiveness

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746925968     PISSN: 15733750     EISSN: 15728315     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11292-005-3541-7     Document Type: Article

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