Effects of a competency-based counseling training program for correctional officers.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
; 52(6): 722-35, 2008 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-17991903
The purposes of this study were (a) to determine whether a competency-based counseling training program can be effective in developing the counseling skills of correctional officers with diverse backgrounds and (b) to examine if participants would demonstrate positive changes in counseling skills regardless of their differences among a variety of demographic variables. One hundred and six correctional officers were selected to participate in this study. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were applied for collecting and analyzing data. The results indicate that the participants' counseling skills were significantly improved. Because the participants demonstrated positive changes in their overall counseling skills, the present research further supports no significant difference among a variety of variables. The training program also brought out deeper reflection on the significant learning experiences, greater theoretical knowledge, as well as greater understanding of the counseling work for the participants.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Prisioneros
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Competencia Profesional
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Educación Basada en Competencias
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Consejo
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Capacitación en Servicio
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos