Showing papers in "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling in 2008"
TL;DR: In this paper, a clinical model for use in the development of empathy in juvenile sex offenders is proposed. But the model is not suitable for the treatment of mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Abstract: Bridging research into practice, the authors propose a clinical model for use in the development of empathy in juvenile sex offenders. Case illustrations are provided.
19 citations
TL;DR: This article examined the relationship between social norms and student-athlete drinking and found that drinking is a function of proximal norms, particularly related to teammates, and discussed the implications for counselor interventions.
Abstract: Few studies have examined social norm theory with subpopulations of college students. In this study, the authors examined the relationships between social norms and student-athlete drinking. Results suggest drinking is a function of proximal norms, particularly related to teammates. Implications for counselor interventions are discussed.
17 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors assessed the substance abuse counseling needs of women in the criminal justice system using interviews and surveys, and called for gender-specific treatment as well as family-oriented support for women who are mothers.
Abstract: The authors assessed the substance abuse counseling needs of women in the criminal justice system using interviews (n = 304) and surveys (n = 1,170). On the basis of the results, the authors call for gender-specific treatment as well as family-oriented support for women who are mothers.
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined factors that contribute to the overall development of supervisors in the substance abuse field and found that significant predictors for supervisor development were found as were differences in these predictors that were based on supervisor recovery status.
Abstract: In this study, the authors sought to examine factors that contribute to the overall development of supervisors in the substance abuse field. Significant predictors for supervisor development were found as were differences in these predictors that were based on supervisor recovery status.
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review common traits of JSOs, introduce motivational counseling as an effective treatment modality, and offer a case illustration, and present a case study of a case of a JSO who is motivated to change.
Abstract: Juvenile sex offenders (JSOs) often appear unmotivated to change, which thus necessitates a therapeutic approach that matches “resistant” client characteristics. In this article, the authors review common traits of JSOs, introduce motivational counseling as an effective treatment modality, and offer a case illustration.
14 citations
TL;DR: This article used interviews to gain insight into the lives of delinquent male adolescents and found that no single theory best explains delinquency, but a combination of theories provided comprehensive representation, and that no one theory best explained delinquency.
Abstract: Theories explaining delinquency have been examined primarily using quantitative
methods. The current study used interviews to gain insight into the lives of
delinquent male adolescents. Results indicate that no single theory best explains delinquency,
but a combination of theories provides comprehensive representation.
9 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 Correctional scale's sensitivity and specificity at detecting college students' illegal behaviors Sensitivity was strong, but specificity was weak Implications for counseling and suggestions for future research are included
Abstract: In this study, the authors examined the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 Correctional scale's sensitivity and specificity at detecting college students' illegal behaviors Sensitivity was strong, but specificity was weak Implications for counseling and suggestions for future research are included
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (G. Miller, 1999) to classify substance use disorders in forensic and mentally ill populations and found that it correctly classified substance use disorder in the understudied not guilty by reason of insanity population.
Abstract: Previous studies have shown the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (G. Miller, 1999) to be valid in classifying substance use disorders in forensic and mentally ill populations. The authors found that it also correctly classified substance use disorders in the understudied not guilty by reason of insanity population.
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