Moving Forward Making Changes: evaluation of a group-based treatment for sex offenders
This report summarises the key findings and policy messages from an evaluation of Moving Forward: Making Changes (MF:MC), an intensive group-based treatment programme for sex offenders.
Annex C – Additional tables and figures
Table C.1: Proportion of men in each Stable 2007 band, pre-programme, by site
| Delivery site | High | Moderate | Low | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire | 27% | 72% | 1% | 181 |
| Dumfries & Galloway | 26% | 67% | 7% | 42 |
| Dundee | 27% | 73% | 0% | 56 |
| Fife | 16% | 82% | 2% | 95 |
| Forth Valley | 43% | 57% | 0% | 30 |
| Glasgow | 17% | 83% | 0% | 36 |
| Lothian | 21% | 78% | 2% | 63 |
| North Ayrshire | 31% | 65% | 4% | 100 |
| North Lanarkshire | 21% | 79% | 0% | 38 |
| Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire | 17% | 83% | 0% | 76 |
| South Lanarkshire | 16% | 74% | 11% | 19 |
| SPS | 55% | 41% | 2% | 175 |
| Total | 30% | 68% | 2% | 911 |
Notes to table:
1 Figures are based on all those who had started the programme and for whom a pre-programme SA07 score was available
Table C.2: Number of men with a recorded MF:MC start date, by delivery site
| Delivery site | Number of men recorded as starting on MF:MC |
|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire | 181 |
| Dumfries & Galloway | 42 |
| Dundee | 56 |
| Fife | 95 |
| Forth Valley | 30 |
| Glasgow | 36 |
| Lothian | 63 |
| North Ayrshire | 100 |
| North Lanarkshire | 38 |
| Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire | 76 |
| South Lanarkshire | 19 |
| SPS | 175 |
| Total | 911 |
Notes to table:
1 Based on all men who have a starting date recorded in the data, and who were deemed as suitable for the programme. As discussed in Chapter 3 of this report, a number of sites were delivering MF:MC before the IT system was in place. Correspondence with Treatment Managers indicated that at least 50 men had started and completed the programme but are not accounted for in this data.
Figure C.1: Age profile of men starting the programme
Figure C.2: Stable 2007 risk band within age band
Table C.3: Stage at which men left the programme
| Stage of removal | Number of men | % of men who left |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-programme psychometrics | 5 | 5% |
| Mid-programme: Essential modules | 27 | 28% |
| Mid-programme: Optional modules | 10 | 10% |
| Post-programme psychometrics | 1 | 1% |
| Post-programme risk assessment | 3 | 3% |
| Post-programme exit interview | 4 | 4% |
| Not stated | 47 | 48% |
| Total | 97 | 100% |
Table C.4: Change in Stable 2007 mean scores, by types of men
| Change in Stable 2007 score between beginning and end (mean) | Base | |
|---|---|---|
| All men | -2.7 | 230 |
| Stable 2007 band at beginning - 1 | ||
| High | -4.0 | 66 |
| Moderate | -2.2 | 161 |
| Type of delivery site | ||
| Community | -3.1 | 165 |
| Prison | -1.4 | 65 |
| Age group | ||
| 16 to 24 | -2.3 | 32 |
| 25 to 44 | -2.7 | 111 |
| 45 + | -2.8 | 87 |
Base: All those with a Stable 2007 score at beginning and end of programme
Notes to table:
1 - Those with "Low" initial Stable 2007 band are not shown, due to small sample size (n = 3)
Table C.5: Mean change in score on psychometric scales pre and post-programme, by whether score has improved, stayed the same, or got worse
| Scale | Improved (mean change in score) | Stayed the same (mean score) | Worse (mean change in score) | Base | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Compassion Scale | 12-60 | -34 | 35 | +12 | 228 |
| Social Problem Solving Inventory | 0-20 | -12 | 12 | +3 | 205 |
| Social and Emotional Problem Solving Scale for Adults ( SELSA) | |||||
| SELSA 1 – Romantic (Loneliness/struggling with romantic relationships) | 5-35 | -20 | 22 | +6 | 205 |
| SELSA 2 – Family (Loneliness/struggling with family relationships) | 5-35 | -12 | 14 | +10 | 205 |
| SELSA 3 – Social (Loneliness/struggling with social relationships) | 5-35 | -17 | 20 | +6 | 205 |
| Locus of Control ( LOC) | |||||
| LOC 1 – Internality (Belief that I control my life) | 0-48 | -27 | 31 | +6 | 205 |
| LOC 2 – Powerful others (Belief that powerful others control my life) | 0-48 | -18 | 20 | +7 | 205 |
| LOC 3 – Chance (Belief that my life is controlled by chance) | 0-48 | -17 | 21 | +4 | 205 |
| Barratt Impulsiveness Scale | 30-120 | -54 | 64 | +5 | 205 |
| Hostility Towards Women Scale | 0-10 | -2 | 1.3 | +1 | 205 |
| Sex with Children is Justifiable Scale | 0-72 | -10 | 4 | +1.5 | 205 |
| Paulhus Deception Scale | 0-40 | -11 | 9 | +6 | 205 |
| Self deception | 0-20 | -4 | 3 | +3 | 205 |
| Impression management | 0-20 | -8 | 7 | 5 | 205 |
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