Effects of cognitive ‐behavioural therapy (CBT) and positive psychological intervention (PPI) on female offenders with psychological distress in Hong Kong

Conclusions and implication for practiceOur findings provide preliminary empirical support for the effectiveness of psychological interventions with psychologically distressed women in prison. It would be important now to conduct a full, randomised trial to determine optimal length and combinations of treatment. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - July 1, 2017 Category: Criminology Authors: Vivian W.M. Mak, Calais K.Y. Chan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research