Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Disparities in evaluating readiness to change and recidivism risk across diverse cultural groups can profoundly affect rehabilitation program efficacy. This study examines readiness to change and recidivism risk disparities between Israeli-Arabs and Israeli-Jews entering a re-entry program by the Prisoner Rehabilitation Authority postrelease.
METHODS: The University of Rhode Island Change Assessment Scale questionnaire gauged readiness to change, whereas the Ohio Youth Assessment System-Residential tool assessed recidivism risk. The sample included 151 participants: 98 Israeli-Arabs and 53 Israeli-Jews. Mean differences in change readiness and recidivism risk were statistically assessed through t tests.
RESULTS: Significant differences emerged in change readiness levels between Israeli-Arabs and Jews upon rehabilitation program entry, with Israeli-Jews exhibiting higher readiness. Additionally, a noteworthy divergence in recidivism risk was noted, indicating elevated average risk for Israeli-Jews.
CONCLUSIONS: Findings underscore the vital need for cultural sensitivity during admission. Bias potential in assessing risk for Arab participants emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive culturally sensitive approach. While focusing on admission, the Risk-Need-Responsivity model application could enhance risk evaluation and guide culturally tailored treatments.
METHODS: The University of Rhode Island Change Assessment Scale questionnaire gauged readiness to change, whereas the Ohio Youth Assessment System-Residential tool assessed recidivism risk. The sample included 151 participants: 98 Israeli-Arabs and 53 Israeli-Jews. Mean differences in change readiness and recidivism risk were statistically assessed through t tests.
RESULTS: Significant differences emerged in change readiness levels between Israeli-Arabs and Jews upon rehabilitation program entry, with Israeli-Jews exhibiting higher readiness. Additionally, a noteworthy divergence in recidivism risk was noted, indicating elevated average risk for Israeli-Jews.
CONCLUSIONS: Findings underscore the vital need for cultural sensitivity during admission. Bias potential in assessing risk for Arab participants emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive culturally sensitive approach. While focusing on admission, the Risk-Need-Responsivity model application could enhance risk evaluation and guide culturally tailored treatments.
摘要：
背景：评估不同文化群体的变革准备程度和累犯风险的差异可能会严重影响康复计划的有效性。这项研究调查了囚犯康复管理局事后进入重返计划的以色列-阿拉伯人和以色列-犹太人之间的变化和累犯风险差异。
方法：罗德岛大学变化评估量表问卷衡量了变化的准备程度，而俄亥俄州青少年评估系统-住宅工具评估了累犯风险。样本包括151名参与者：98名以色列阿拉伯人和53名以色列犹太人。通过t检验对变更准备和累犯风险的平均差异进行统计学评估。
结果：进入康复计划后，以色列-阿拉伯人和犹太人之间的变更准备水平出现了显着差异，以色列犹太人表现出更高的准备。此外,注意到累犯风险的显著差异，表明以色列犹太人的平均风险升高。
结论：研究结果强调了入院期间对文化敏感性的迫切需要。评估阿拉伯参与者风险的偏见潜力强调了采取全面的文化敏感方法的必要性。在关注录取的同时，风险-需求-响应模型的应用可以增强风险评估并指导文化定制的治疗。
方法：罗德岛大学变化评估量表问卷衡量了变化的准备程度，而俄亥俄州青少年评估系统-住宅工具评估了累犯风险。样本包括151名参与者：98名以色列阿拉伯人和53名以色列犹太人。通过t检验对变更准备和累犯风险的平均差异进行统计学评估。
结果：进入康复计划后，以色列-阿拉伯人和犹太人之间的变更准备水平出现了显着差异，以色列犹太人表现出更高的准备。此外,注意到累犯风险的显著差异，表明以色列犹太人的平均风险升高。
结论：研究结果强调了入院期间对文化敏感性的迫切需要。评估阿拉伯参与者风险的偏见潜力强调了采取全面的文化敏感方法的必要性。在关注录取的同时，风险-需求-响应模型的应用可以增强风险评估并指导文化定制的治疗。
