Compliance With Terms of Probation Sentence
Conditions
Keywords
Probation, Motivational
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Motivational Interviewing (MI) on probationer progress over a 6-month period, using probation officers as the MI providers.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMotivational Interviewing
Probation officers trained to use Motivational Interviewing while conducting meetings with probationers.
Sponsors
U.S. Department of Justice
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Participants must be on felony probation. 2. Participants must be English speaking. 3. Participants must be classified as medium or high-risk. 4. Participants must be placed on a non-specialized caseload. 5. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
1. Does not speak English. 2. Is less than 18 years old. 3. Is not on felony probation. 4. Is not classified as medium or high-risk. 5. Is placed on a specialized caseload.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Revocations | 6 months |
| Absconder Status | 6 months |
| Urinalysis (UA) Data | 6 months |
| Arrest Data | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Officer Responses Questionnaire | 9 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed