Treatment of the sexually/physically abused female inmate: Evaluation of an intensive short-term intervention program.

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May 2021

Full Citation

Sultan, F. E., & Long, G. T. (1988). Treatment of the sexually/physically abused female inmate: Evaluation of an intensive short-term intervention program. Journal of Offender Counseling Services Rehabilitation, 12(2), 131-143.

Abstract

Tested whether 15 sexually or physically abused female inmates would show (1) increased self-esteem; (2) increased perceived control over their lives; (3) increased trust in others; and (4) reduced alienation from others during a 16-wk treatment program. Measures used included a background questionnaire, a self-esteem scale, an alienation scale, and Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale. Results indicate that Ss (1) increased self-esteem; (2) increased trust in others; (3) reduced alienation; and (4) showed a marginally significant increase in perceived control. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)