FSA – COGNITIONS (2022)
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Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide, 1/2022 | Antisocial cognitions are characterized by a belief and values system supportive of crime. Cognitive emotional states typically involve resentment and defiance.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides interventions for: |
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MEASURE OF NEED | Measures of Criminal Attitudes and Associates (MCAA)
The MCAA is a two-part self-report measure of criminal thinking style and antisocial associates. Part A is a quantified self-report measure of antisocial associates. Part B contains four attitude scales: Violence, Entitlement, Antisocial Intent, and Associates. The MCAA has demonstrated significant associations with other measures of criminal thinking style and predictive validity for the outcomes of general and violent recidivism. |
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT | Psychology Services |
FSA Programs: Antisocial Peers: EBRR*PA * |
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GOAL OF INTERVENTION | Reduce antisocial cognitions and learn to recognize risky thinking and feeling |