Comparative study finds tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy reduces domestic violence re-arrests in offenders, indicating the benefit of risk-matched intervention dosage.
The study evaluates the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for intimate partner violence offenders, grounded in the Risk, Need, and Responsivity model. The study explores how a tailored cognitive-behavioral intervention program, which adapts to individual risk levels, affects domestic violence–related re-arrests in Santa Clara County, California. By comparing participants in the intervention to similar non-participants, the study provides a robust assessment of program outcomes. Findings suggest that both high- and low-dosage interventions are effective in reducing domestic violence–related re-arrests, with high-dosage participants experiencing a greater reduction in reoffending. These results underscore the importance of targeting criminogenic needs and tailoring intervention intensity to individual risk.
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