This study aims to analyze the impact of therapeutic models based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treatment readiness among violent offenders. The study investigates how CBT interventions and the readiness of offenders to engage in treatment influence their outcomes in terms of reducing violence and promoting rehabilitation. A comprehensive review of relevant literature is conducted to explore the theoretical foundations of CBT, treatment readiness, and their applications in the context of violent offenders. The study highlights the importance of individualized treatment approaches that address the specific needs and challenges of this population. It also examines the potential barriers and facilitators to treatment readiness and explores strategies to enhance treatment engagement. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of effective therapeutic models for violent offenders and provide insights into optimizing treatment outcomes in correctional settings Therapeutic models, cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, treatment readiness, violent offenders, rehabilitation, violence reduction, treatment engagement, correctional settings.

Therapeutic models, cognitive behavioral therapy, treatment readiness

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