Testing a Violence-Prevention Intervention for Incarcerated Women Using a Randomized Control Trial
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| Title: | Testing a Violence-Prevention Intervention for Incarcerated Women Using a Randomized Control Trial |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kubiak, Sheryl Pimlott, Kim, Woo Jong, Fedock, Gina, Bybee, Deborah |
| Source: | Research on Social Work Practice. May 2015 25(3):334-348. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Females, Violence, Prevention, Employees, Intervention, Comparative Analysis, Mental Health, Psychological Patterns, Measures (Individuals), Anxiety, Cost Effectiveness, Program Effectiveness, Context Effect, Correlation, Statistical Analysis, Curriculum Design, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Rating Scales, Program Implementation, Outcomes of Treatment, Social Work, Experimental Groups, Control Groups |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731514534300 |
| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| Abstract: | Objective: Beyond Violence (BV), a new prevention program for women with assaultive offenses, demonstrated feasibility in previous studies. This study's purpose is to assess the efficacy of BV using a randomized control trial. Method: Eligible women were randomly assigned to treatment as usual (TAU) and the experimental condition (BV). Measures of mental health and anger were administered to women at pre- and postintervention. Results: Outcomes reveal positive changes for both groups. Significant between-group differences favor BV on measures of anxiety and anger. Moreover, BV is cost-effective with only 20 sessions compared to 44 sessions for TAU. Conclusion: The demonstrated effectiveness of BV is promising for this underserved population of women. Next steps: Replication and assessing long-term outcomes. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 98 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1061680 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Objective: Beyond Violence (BV), a new prevention program for women with assaultive offenses, demonstrated feasibility in previous studies. This study's purpose is to assess the efficacy of BV using a randomized control trial. Method: Eligible women were randomly assigned to treatment as usual (TAU) and the experimental condition (BV). Measures of mental health and anger were administered to women at pre- and postintervention. Results: Outcomes reveal positive changes for both groups. Significant between-group differences favor BV on measures of anxiety and anger. Moreover, BV is cost-effective with only 20 sessions compared to 44 sessions for TAU. Conclusion: The demonstrated effectiveness of BV is promising for this underserved population of women. Next steps: Replication and assessing long-term outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731514534300 |
