Improving Employment and Reducing Recidivism Among Prison Offenders Via Virtual Interview Trainin… (NCT03937128) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Employment and Reducing Recidivism Among Prison Offenders Via Virtual Interview Training Tool
United States101 participantsStarted 2019-09-16
Plain-language summary
The goal is to conduct a confirmatory effectiveness RCT (and an implementation evaluation) of Virtual Interview Training (VIT) by comparing employment and recidivism outcomes of offenders receiving vocational services as usual (SAU) plus VIT (SAU+VIT) with the outcomes of offenders receiving only services as usual (SAU-only).
The plan calls for participants to include offenders who are at moderate to high risk for reoffending (with an emphasis on violent-crime reoffending) who are currently enrolled in a Vocational Village.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion criteria
. 18 years or older
. Identified as at moderate to high risk for reoffending with violent crimes (determined at the time of enrollment in the Vocational Village via the COMPAS Risk Assessment Classification Instrument \[60\])
. Within three months of their earliest release date
. Actively enrolled in a Vocational Village
. Have at least a 6th grade reading comprehension
Exclusion criteria
. Has uncorrected hearing or visual problem that prevents him or her from using the training
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Employment as measured in Outcome Questionnaire
Timeframe: 6 month and 12 month follow up after villagers are released; will occur through study completion, average of 4 years
2
Mock Interview Scoring
Timeframe: Assessments occur pre-intervention and post-intervention and data will be assessed throughout study completion, average of 4 years
3
Recidivism as measured in Outcome Questionnaire
Timeframe: 6 month and 12 month follow up after villagers are released; will occur through study completion, average of 4 years
4
Cost Effectiveness of VR-JIT as measured by Pre-Delivery Cost Capture Questionnaires
Timeframe: Through study completion, average of 4 years
5
Cost Effectiveness of VR-JIT as measured by Installation Cost Capture Questionnaires
Timeframe: Through study completion, average of 4 years
6
Cost Effectiveness of VR-JIT as measured by Delivery Cost Capture Questionnaire.
Timeframe: Through study completion, average of 4 years