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2011
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Kiosk Supervision for the District of Columbia
By Jannetta, Jesse; Halberstadt, Robin.
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The use of kiosk supervision for low-risk offenders and pretrial defendants is explained. The use of a kiosk frees up an agency’s supervision time to be used for moderate- and high-risk parolees and probationers. Topics discussed in this publication include: how the kiosk system works; kiosk supervision within a risk-reduction framework; challenges to implementing kiosk supervision; research and analysis regarding kiosk supervision; key implementation lessons; and conclusion. Through the use of ... Read More
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7 pages
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2011
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Community Supervision Workload Considerations for Public Safety
By DeMichele, Matthew T.; Payne, Brian K.; Matz, Adam K..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY).
Two tools are described that will help the community corrections field become more efficient—a time study template and a workload matrix. “These tools, hopefully, will move the filed past the debate between caseload size and workload” (p. 2). This publication is divided into six parts: the misunderstood community corrections filed—more than evidence-based practices; framing the debate of workload versus caseload issues—the benefits of a time study template and a workload matrix for agencies, the... Read More
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88 pages
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2011
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“What Works” in Community Supervision: Interim Report
By Drake, Elizabeth K..
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
The supervision of offenders in Washington State communities and supervision contact standards are examined. Sections of this report include: summary; Department of Corrections’ outcome evaluation; evidence-based supervision; and what “evidence-based” means.“Our findings indicate that intensive supervision focused on surveillance achieves no reduction in recidivism; intensive supervision coupled with treatment achieves about a 10 percent reduction in recidivism; and supervision focused on the Ri... Read More
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10 pages
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2011
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Surveying the Field: State-Level Findings from the 2008 Parole Practices Survey
By Jannetta, Jesse; Horvath, Aaron.
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and other promising strategies “that are effective at reducing the chances that offenders will revert to a life of crime and drugs” is examined (p. 1). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; parole supervision practices--widespread use of evidence-based practices and many components of effective parole supervision were reported, uncertainty was common in the parole field regarding the definition of “evidence-based practices, many... Read More
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52 pages
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2010
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Federal Offenders Sentenced to Supervised Release
U.S. Sentencing Commission (Washington, DC).
“This report addresses the legal framework and most common legal issues that arise in regard to supervised release and analyzes data concerning the imposition, modification, and revocation of supervised release terms” (p. 1). Sections of this report include: introduction; legal framework for the imposition of supervised release; major recurring legal issues related to supervised release; analysis of supervised release data; and conclusion. The rate for successful completion of supervised release... Read More
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99 pages
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2010
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The Role of Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in Evidence-Based “Real World” Community Supervision
By Bourgon, Guy; Bonta, James; Rugge, Tanya; SCott, Terri-Lynne; Yessine, Annie K..
The use of Strategy in Training Initiative in Community Supervision (STICS), a comprehensive model for community supervision, is discussed. Those individuals involved with community corrections and its increased effectiveness should read this article. It will explain how to transfer evidence-based practice into “real world” community supervision. Topics covered include: the emergence of the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model; the Strategic Training Initiative in Community Supervision—program des... Read More
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16 pages
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2009
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Maximum Impact: Targeting Supervision on Higher-Risk People, Places and Times
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
This brief explains how "a new strategy of targeted community corrections can help cut the massive and still rising parole and probation rolls, while at the same time saving money and reducing crime" (p. 2). Topics covered include: frontload resources -- targeting supervision at higher-risk times; impact players -- targeting supervision at higher-risk offenders; location matters -- targeting supervision on higher-risk places; and offender concentration allows focused caseloads.... Read More
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7 p.
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2008
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Putting Public Safety First: 13 Strategies for Successful Supervision and Reentry: Executive Summary
By Solomon, Amy L.; Jannetta, Jesse; Elderbroom, Brian; Winterfield, Laura; Osborne, Jenny W.L.; Burke, Peggy; Stroker, Richard P.; Rhine, Edward E.; Burrell, William D..
PEW Charitable Trusts. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
This document summarizes a larger report (NIC Accession no. 023433) which describes 13 strategies "that can reduce recidivism and hold offenders accountable for their actions while also cutting substance abuse and unemployment, and restoring family bonds" (p. 1).... Read More
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4 p.
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2008
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Putting Public Safety First -- 13 Parole Supervision Strategies to Enhance Reentry Outcomes
By Solomon, Amy L.; Osborne, Jenny W.L.; Winterfield, Laura; Elderbroom, Brian; Burke, Peggy; Stroker, Richard P.; Rhine, Edward E.; Burrell, William D..
JEHT Foundation (New York, NY).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
Organization-level and individual-level strategies for improving the supervision of offenders in the community are described. Sections of this report include: introduction -- background and focus of this paper; define success as recidivism reduction and measure performance; tailor conditions of supervision; focus resources on moderate and high-risk parolees; front-load supervision resources; implement earned discharge; implement place-based supervision; engage partners to expand intervention ca... Read More
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54 p.
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2008
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Probationers and Parolees with Mental Illness: What Works!
By Skeem, Jennifer.
MacArthur Research Network on Mandated Community Treatment (Charlottesville, VA).
Copies of presentation overheads regarding the community supervision of mentally ill offenders are provided. Topics covered by this session include: the problem of supervising mentally ill parolees and probationers; improving supervision success; evidence-based practice; specialty caseloads; and implications for practice.... Read More
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28 p.
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2004
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Tools of the Trade: A Guide to Incorporating Science Into Practice
By Taxman, Faye S., et al..
National Institute of Corrections; MD Division of Parole and Probation; MD Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention; University of Maryland.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
The application of evidence-based research findings to the practice of offender supervision is explained. Sections of this manual include: introduction -- supervision as a behavioral management process to reduce recidivism; behavior and change; assessment and planning; communication tools; information tools; incentives to shape offender behavior; service tools; offender types; and guiding principles.... Read More
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91 p.
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2002
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Time to Work: Managing the Employment of Sex Offenders Under Community Supervision
By Seleznow, Eric.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa.
Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
The management of sex offenders "on the job in a way that adequately restricts offenders, protects the public, and simultaneously promotes successful offender reintegration" is discussed (p. 1). This report provides a look at: the importance of work; key elements in employment supervision; assessing potential job placements; establishing relationships with employers; using confidentiality waivers; making job placement decisions; and monitoring and follow-up contact with employers.... Read More
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12 p.
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2002
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Supervision of Sex Offenders in the Community: A Training Curriculum
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa.
Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
Access to information and materials for three different versions (long, medium, and short) of training sessions about the supervision of sex offenders in the community is provided at this website. The following links are on this site: overview; issues and cautions; User's Guide; recommended readings lists; and curriculum download center.... Read More
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5 p.
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2001
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Female Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held July 18, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This video examines the needs, strengths, weaknesses, and risks associated with female offenders. Topics discussed include: - The unique and complex issues surrounding female offenders;
- Barriers that female offenders encounter in the community;
- Techniques and skills for effecting positive change;
- Outside resources to assist in supervision;
- And the challenges and rewards of working with female offenders.... Read More
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1 DVD (162 min.)
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2000
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Effective Supervision of Adult Sex Offenders in the Community [Videoconference held February 9, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The goal of this videoconference is to enhance the ability of probation and parole agency staff (line officers, supervisors, and policymakers/administrators) to supervise sex offenders in the community more effectively. Topics addressed include: - Overview of sex offenders and their victims;
- The victim-centered approach to sex offender supervision;
- The role of collaboration in a comprehensive approach to supervision;
- The containment approach to supervision;
- Sex offender treatmen... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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1998
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Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers: Advisory Group Report and Recommendations, Phase I
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Advisory Group, meeting in June 1998,, agreed unanimously that the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers should be amended in the interest of public protection. Key provisions would include the establishment of a nationwide governing commission charged with establishing the policy and practice of the ICS, as well as a mandatory funding mechanism to provide staffing and operation of centralized functions. Authority for rule making, rule enforcement, conflict reso... Read More
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236 p.
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1996
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Community Corrections in America: New Directions and Sounder Investments for Persons with Mental Illness and Codisorders
By Lurigio, Arthur J., ed..
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD); National Institute of Corrections .
National Coalition for Mental and Substance Abuse Health Care in the Justice System (Seattle, WA).
Fifteen contributors provide ten chapters in this document, titled as follows:
1. The Challenge of Responding to Persons with Mental Illness on Community Corrections Supervision;
2. Persons with Mental Illness on Probation and Parole: The Importance of Information;
3. Offenders with Mental Illness on Probation Supervision;
4. Women in Probation and Parole;
5. Working with Seriously Mentally Ill Substance Abusers;
6. People of Color;
7. Juveniles: The First Frontier;
... Read More
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184 p.
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