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Howells et al. (2005) Offender Treatment Options
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Howells et al. participant count

418 male offenders

Programme duration in Howells study

20 hours over 10 sessions

Therapeutic approach used in programme

Cognitive behavioural approach

Treatment group mean change (anger knowledge)

1.80

Control group mean change (anger knowledge)

0.95

2-month follow-up findings

Statistically significant improvement maintained

6-month follow-up findings

Not statistically significant

Treatment readiness correlation with progress

Positive correlation found

Participants at 6-month follow-up

21 participants

Ecological validity of Howells study

High - real offenders in naturally occurring programmes

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