Faculty Articles
Motivational Interviewing Training in Correctional Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2016
Publication Title
Journal of Correctional Education
Volume
67
Issue/Number
1
First Page
39
Last Page
57
Abstract/Excerpt
The National Institute of Corrections (2012) and the U.S. Department of Education (2012) have encouraged the implementation of motivational interviewing (MI) into services provided by correctional professionals, including reentry education. This study investigated the impact of a 21-hour MI training program on correctional education professionals’ knowledge and skills in MI. Results demonstrated that the training was effective in increasing participants’ knowledge about MI; their self-efficacy in enhancing students’ motivation to engage in healthy, prosocial behaviors; and their ability to demonstrate MI-consistent skills. Implications for MI training within correctional education are discussed as well as suggestions for MI implementation and research.
NSUWorks Citation
Iarussi, M. M.,
Vest, R.,
Booker, A. T.,
Powers, D. F.
(2016). Motivational Interviewing Training in Correctional Education. Journal of Correctional Education, 67(1), 39-57.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1711
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