Moving Forward: Making Changes - An Evaluation of a Group-Based Treatment Programme for Sex Offenders

This document describes an evaluation of the Moving Forward: Making Changes (MF:MC) program, a cognitive-behavioral and Good Lives Model-based intervention for male sex offenders in Scotland, aimed at reducing reoffending. Conducted by Ipsos MORI Scotland using a mixed-method approach, the evaluation involved quantitative analysis, qualitative interviews, and feedback from various stakeholders. Results showed that the program was generally effective in reducing risk scores and improving psychological traits among high and moderate-risk participants. However, challenges were identified, including inconsistencies in the assessment process, effectiveness for certain subgroups, and limitations in data collection and analysis. Recommendations for the program include refining its scope, enhancing staff training, improving data management, and establishing control groups for future evaluations. The importance of individual motivation, the potential for tailoring the program to individual needs, and the necessity for ongoing research and evidence-based adjustments were also highlighted. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: The Scottish Government (The Scottish Government)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: August 2018

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes