The therapeutic relationship in the treatment of individuals who perpetrated crimes: a systematic review

Several studies suggest that the quality of the therapeutic relationship (TR) between the patient and the clinician plays a significant role in predicting the outcomes of various forms of psychotherapy. However, it remains unclear whether the TR also influences the outcomes of treatment programs for individuals who have committed crimes.Therefore, this review aims to identify the impact of the therapeutic relationship on treatment outcomes in this context.

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OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/4z7tn
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Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
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The therapeutic relationship in the treatment of individuals who perpetrated crimes: a systematic review

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The therapeutic relationship in the treatment of individuals who perpetrated crimes: a systematic review

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Abstract

Several studies suggest that the quality of the therapeutic relationship (TR) between the patient and the clinician plays a significant role in predicting the outcomes of various forms of psychotherapy. However, it remains unclear whether the TR also influences the outcomes of treatment programs for individuals who have committed crimes.Therefore, this review aims to identify the impact of the therapeutic relationship on treatment outcomes in this context.

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