Citation

Little GL, Robinson KD. Psychol. Rep. 1989; 64(1): 83-90.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2928455

Abstract

40 incarcerated DWI offenders and 62 drug offenders who were treated with Moral Reconation Therapy were assessed with respect to levels of moral reasoning, their perceived purpose in life, and subsequent recidivism. Analysis showed that, as clients progress in the program, levels of moral reasoning and purpose in life increase significantly. Level of moral reasoning appears to increase with clients' completion of therapeutic steps. Preliminary recidivism data on 103 male and female inmate-clients who have participated in an aftercare program using the therapy appear encouraging.