Holly Swan, Walter L. Campbell, Maggie Elliott Martin, Claudia Masters, Yvonne Cristy, Nikitha Reddy, Jesse Mishra, Dana Hunt
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective intervention for individuals involved in the criminal legal system. Roca, Inc., a nonprofit organization that serves the highest risk young adults in Massachusetts and Baltimore, MD, created and implemented a flexible curriculum based on the theoretical tenets of CBT, called Re-Wire. This paper presents results from a mixed-method implementation and impact evaluation—including site observations, a participant survey, and quasi-experimental analysis of administrative records—of Re-Wire CBT. Early exposure to high levels of Re-Wire CBT increased later program engagement and participants were using the skills they learned to cope with situations involving violence and interpersonal relationships, suggesting the use of flexible, CBT-informed programming can aid in reducing violence among high-risk individuals.