“The whole is greater than the sum of the parts": prison staff perceptions of domestic violence rehabilitation programs

摘要: This qualitative study is part of a mixed methods research project that examined the effectiveness primary rehabilitation program for domestic violence offenders in Israeli Prison Services-the "House Hope." The quantitative showed Hope" was effective reducing recidivism among participating inmates. purpose this to describe according perspectives staff. For purpose, semistructured interviews were conducted with department staff during as well past directors. findings suggested success probably stemmed from synergistic combination several components, example, identifying characteristics and adjusting treatment programs their needs, along exposure psychological varied therapies (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducational, psychodynamic) formats (group therapy individual therapy) 1-year stay hierarchical therapeutic community. Other components mentioned are professionalism, stability, program's location therapeutic-oriented prison architecturally designed built create less stressful environment inmates