Cognitive behavioural therapy was given to incarcerated offenders at a maximum security jail. Weekly sessions of 2 hr. were provided over a 5-wk. program for 34 general offenders and 19 sex offenders. The sessions were designed to teach inmates ways of restructuring faulty thinking and improving social skills. Analysis showed improvement in self-esteem and reduction in anxiety and aggressive traits.
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