WithdrawnNot Applicable

Victim Impact Modules for Jail Inmates

Stopped: Results from Phase II Study did not support "dismantling"

United States0Started 2016-07-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate feasibility of modularized delivery of the Impact of Crime (IOC) group intervention with jail inmates, and obtain preliminary data on its effectiveness in reducing post-release recidivism, substance abuse, and HIV risk behavior.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 years or older * Must be male * Must be currently incarcerated jail inmate * Must be sentenced * Sentence must be short enough to serve out sentence at ADC * Release date must follow projected final session of treatment * Must speak, read, and write in English with sufficient proficiency to use workbook and participate in group sessions * Must be assigned to the jail's "general population" Exclusion Criteria: * Actively psychotic * Assigned "keep separate" from other group members

What they're measuring

Recidivism - Self report of arrests and undetected crimes

Timeframe: 3 months post-release up to 9 mos

Acceptability - number of participants who indicate the module was helpful and number who would recommend treatment to a friend

Timeframe: 1 week post-treatment up to 2 weeks

Number of inmates who complete the intervention

Timeframe: 5 sessions over a period of 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01381146

SponsorGeorge Mason University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07-15

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