Evaluation of Re-Entry Values and Mindfulness Program (REVAMP) With Jail Inmates

George Mason University40 enrolled

Overview

This is a pilot study to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of the Re-Entry Values and Mindfulness Program (REVAMP), a group intervention for jail inmates. It is hypothesized that REVAMP will reduce post-release recidivism, substance abuse, and HIV risk behavior.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Impulsive Behavior Substance Abuse HIV Risk Behavior Anxiety Depression Criminogenic Thinking

Interventions

REVAMPBEHAVIORAL

The Re-entry values and mindfulness program (REVAMP) is an 8 session group intervention designed for jail inmates nearing release into the community

TAUBEHAVIORAL

have access to standard jail programs and services

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 years or older * Must be male * Must be currently incarcerated jail inmate * Must be sentenced * Sentence must be short enough to serve out sentence at the Adult Detention Center * Release date must follow projected final session of treatment * Must speak, read, and write in English with sufficient proficiency to use workbook and participate in group sessions * Must be assigned to the jail's "general population" Exclusion Criteria: * Actively psychotic * Assigned "keep separate" from other group members

Locations (1)

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

Fairfax, Virginia, United States