The Effectiveness of SAVE Intervention Module in Reducing Attitude Toward Recidivism Among Women Offenders

Women offenders encounter multiple criminogenic risk factors, including antisocial attitudes and inadequate rehabilitative support, which often contribute to recidivism. The present study examined the effectiveness of the SAVE (Serial Violators, Aggressors, Vandalistic, Emotionally Disconnected) intervention module in reducing pro-recidivism attitudes among women offenders. A quasi-experimental design was employed with an experimental group (n=25) receiving the SAVE intervention and a waitlist control group (n=25) receiving no intervention. Standardized measures, including the Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R),Hare psychopathy checklist were administered at three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA to assess attitudinal changes across groups. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in pro-recidivism attitudes in the experimental group relative to the control group (p < .05). The SAVE module effectively addressed key risk domains such as serial violations, aggression, vandalism, and emotional disconnection, thereby fostering positive behavioural change. Findings suggest that structured, gender-sensitive interventions like the SAVE module hold promise for enhancing rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes among women offenders. Future studies should investigate the long-term effectiveness and cross-population applicability of this intervention