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How to Integrate the Good Lives Model Into Treatment Programs for Sexual Offending: An Introduction and Overview

Willis, Gwenda M., Yates, Pamela M., Gannon, Theresa A., Ward, Tony (2013) How to Integrate the Good Lives Model Into Treatment Programs for Sexual Offending: An Introduction and Overview. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 25 (2). pp. 123-142. ISSN 1573-286X. (doi:10.1177/1079063212452618) (KAR id:35098)

Abstract

The good lives model (GLM) represents a new theoretical framework informing sex offender treatment programs; however, substantial variation has been observed in terms of how GLM-related ideas and practices have been applied. Integrated appropriately, the GLM offers potential for improving outcomes of programs following a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach and operating according to a narrow operationalization of risk, need, responsivity (RNR) principles. Conversely, misguided or otherwise poor integration could increase the very risk practitioners work to prevent and manage. The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction and overview on how to integrate the GLM into treatment using CBT and RNR. The authors describe clinical implications of the GLM as they relate to program aims and orientation, assessment and intervention planning, content, and delivery.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1177/1079063212452618
Uncontrolled keywords: good lives model, sexual offender treatment, risk, need, responsivity
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Theresa Gannon
Date Deposited: 05 Sep 2013 12:08 UTC
Last Modified: 08 Dec 2022 23:15 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/35098 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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