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First published on March 24, 2008, doi:10.1177/0145445508315854

Behavior Modification 2008;32:622.

A more recent version of this article appeared on September 1, 2008

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Clinical and Benefit–Cost Outcomes of Teaching a Mindfulness-Based Procedure to Adult Offenders With Intellectual Disabilities

Nirbhay N. Singh, Ph.D.1*, Giulio E. Lancioni, Ph.D.2, Alan S.W. Winton3, Ashvind N. Singh4, Angela D. Adkins5, and Judy Singh1

1 ONE Research Institute
2 University of Bari
3 Massey University
4 Louisiana State University
5 James Madison University

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: nirbsingh52{at}aol.com.


  Abstract
The effects of a mindfulness-based procedure, called Meditation on the Soles of the Feet, were evaluated as a cognitive-behavioral intervention for physical aggression in 6 offenders with mild intellectual disabilities. They were taught a simple meditation technique that required them to shift their attention and awareness from the precursors of aggression to the soles of their feet, a neutral point on their body. Results showed that physical and verbal aggression decreased substantially, no Stat medication or physical restraint was required, and there were no staff or peer injuries. Benefit–cost analysis of lost days of work and cost of medical and rehabilitation because of injury caused by these individuals in both the 12 months prior to and following mindfulness-based training showed a 95.7% reduction in costs. This study suggests that this procedure may be a clinically effective and cost-effective method of enabling adult offenders with intellectual disabilities to control their aggression.


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