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An Intervention Program for Male Juvenile Offenders in Turkey: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Rukiye Kızıltepe1, Durdane Gümüşten2, Ece Sağel-Çetiner3
1Department of Psychology, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.
Summary
This study shows a psychoeducation program improved social skills in young offenders. The program enhanced communication and empathy, preventing declines seen in the control group.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Social Work
Background:
- Limited intervention programs exist for juvenile offenders in Turkey.
- Need for effective social skills programs in juvenile detention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a psychoeducation program's impact on juvenile offenders' social skills.
- To assess changes in communication and empathy among male adolescents in detention.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with 38 male adolescents (ages 13-18).
- Random assignment to intervention (n=19) and comparison (n=19) groups.
- Pre- and post-intervention assessment of social skills.
Main Results:
- Significant interaction effects for communication and empathy skills.
- Intervention group showed improved communication and maintained empathy.
- Comparison group experienced declines in both skills over time.
Conclusions:
- Psychoeducation program positively impacts social skills of juvenile offenders.
- Program shows potential for preventing skill deterioration in detention settings.
- Provides preliminary evidence for intervention effectiveness in this population.
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