Citation

Bedard LE, Pate KN, Roe-Sepowitz DE. Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol. 2003; 47(5): 597-607.

Affiliation

Statewide Director of Esuba, Florida State University, Hecht House, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14526599

Abstract

This investigation is an empirical evaluation of Esuba, an abuse awareness program implemented in the Florida correctional system. Research has indicated a link between violent and abusive behavior and criminal activity. This study specifically addressed whether the Esuba program had an impact on offenders' self-esteem, stability of self, faith in people, and sensitivity to criticism as measured by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The results from the application of the Esuba program to an incarcerated offender population are encouraging. The results suggest that the Esuba program does appear to significantly increase offenders' emotional self-preservation.

Language: en