ACT-P vs T4C Programs for Criminal Behavior Reentry

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Male

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Iowa State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of the proposed study is to determine the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for prisons (ACT-P) and Thinking for a Change (T4C) as reentry programs in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals deemed medium or high risk according to the Iowa Risk Revised and considered suitable for cognitive programming. It's not open to those who are court-mandated to either of the programs being tested.

Inclusion Criteria

deemed medium or high risk according to the Iowa Risk Revised

I am considered suitable for cognitive therapy based on standard evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria

court-mandated to either program

Treatment Details

Interventions

ACT-P (Behavioral Intervention)
T4C (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study aims to test the effectiveness of two reentry programs: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for prisons (ACT-P) versus Thinking for a Change (T4C), in helping individuals transition back into community life after incarceration.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: ACT-PExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

ACT-P is a cognitive behavioral program based on acceptance and commitment therapy, and it has been modified for use in the prison setting.

Group II: T4CActive Control1 Intervention

Thinking for Change (T4C) is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral program focused on changing criminal thinking.