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Background:

  • Offender engagement in group offending behavior programs (GOBPs) lacks theoretical understanding.
  • Facilitator engagement within these programs is an under-researched area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop the first theory explaining both offender and facilitator engagement in GOBPs.
  • To explore factors influencing engagement and the change process within these programs.

Main Methods:

  • A constructivist grounded theory approach was employed.
  • Data were collected through interviews and session observations with 23 facilitators and 28 offenders.
  • Analysis focused on understanding engagement dynamics from both participant and facilitator perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Program Engagement Theory (PET) was derived, highlighting shared identities and group progression for offender engagement.
  • Facilitator personalization of treatment frameworks and establishing a 'hook' were crucial for offender engagement.
  • Solution-focused (SF) programs demonstrated greater conduciveness to engagement and change compared to offense-focused programs.

Conclusions:

  • Engagement in GOBPs is a dynamic process, not merely an outcome.
  • PET offers a novel framework for understanding and enhancing engagement in offender rehabilitation programs.
  • The findings underscore the importance of facilitator skills and program modality in fostering positive change.