Building Choices: Process evaluation of the design test of a new accredited Offending Behaviour Programme
This report describes the process evaluation of the design test of a new Offending Behaviour Programme: Building Choices.
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Building Choices is an accredited cognitive-behavioural programme designed to address a broad range of common criminogenic needs associated with reoffending. The programme is inclusive; open to men and women and those with learning disability and challenges. It adopts a strengths-based, person centred, and skills focused approach that enables targeted personalised support to address complex offending histories.
Building Choices was recommended for accreditation for an initial Design Test phase during 2023 by the Correctional Services Advice and Accreditation Panel (CSAAP, an independent group of experts who provide accreditation recommendations on programmes to HMPPS). Building Choices has since been accredited by HMPPS for national roll out.
MOJ conducted a process evaluation to understand whether Building Choices was being implemented and delivered as intended during the Design Test. Overall, the findings suggest that Building Choices showed promise and was appropriate for those considered suitable for the programme. The programme was implemented mostly as intended and targeted at the correct people. There was promising evidence that it produced the desired changes in programme participants, who were overall found to be motivated and engaged.