This programme is aimed at addressing the thought processes involved in crime and teach problem solving skills.
All programmes follow evidence-based practice.
AIMS:
ThinkFirst is designed to:
Focus on skills to change behaviour, including problem-solving, self-management and social skills.
To increase public protection
To challenge offenders to accept responsibility for their crime and its consequence.
Who is suitable?
Persistent male and female offenders who:
Are medium to high risk
Are impulsive and/or rigid thinkers
Do not think through the consequences of their actions
Fail to consider the effects of their behaviour on victims or others
Are assessed as suitable for the programme in a Pre-Sentence Report (PSR)
What does the programme involve?
Two pre-groupwork sessions with the offender
25 weekly groupwork sessions (each two hours)
6 individual post-groupwork sessions
Monitoring and evaluation.
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