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Colorado Probation Research in Brief: Stages of Change

           Topics:                          Treatment matching, stages of change, meta-analysis, therapeutic relationship, rapport

           Description:                 This document reviews the findings from the Journal of Clinical Psychology 2011 issue regarding Stages of Change, the information presented here is intended to summarize and inform readers of research and information relevant to probation work. It can provide a framework for carrying out the business of probation as well as suggestions for practical application of the material.

           Resource Type:            Research Brief

           Length:                          1 page

           Agency/Author:           Colorado Division of Probation Services

           Year Published:           2012

Stages of Change: Interactions with Treatment Compliance and Involvement

           Topics:                          Strategies to promote engagement, non-compliance with treatment, facilitating long-term success

           Description:                 In this resource, the authors offer some ideas on the critical dimensions not only for under- standing retention, engagement, and change, but also for evaluating the effectiveness of strategies purporting to modify or improve rates of recruitment, retention, and participation.

           Resource Type:           Research Article

           Length:                         26 pages

           Agency/Author:          National Institute on Drug Abuse

           Year Published:          1997

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