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2012
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Bail Fail: Why the U.S. Should End the Practice of Using Money for Bail
By Neal, Melissa.
Justice Policy Institute (Washington, DC).
Reasons for eliminating the ubiquitous use of bail as the primary instrument for pretrial release in the United States are explained. This report is divided into six parts: introduction; background and context—the general pretrial process; the use of money bail; money bail’s effects on the judicial process; effective alternatives to money bail; and recommendations. “There is no reason to continue the practice of requiring money in order to be released while waiting for a case to be resolved … Co... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Pretrial Detention & Community Supervision: Best Practices and Resources for California Counties
California Forward (CAFWD). Partnership for Community Excellence (PCE) (Sacramento, CA).
'The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of pretrial models and practices so counties can make informed decisions about how pretrial services could cost-effectively improve public safety outcomes' (p. 6). While this publication is designed to assist communities in California, it provides excellent information for agencies from other states looking to implement pretrial programs in their own locales. Sections following an executive summary address: pretrial issues in California count... Read More
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32 pages
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2012
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Using Adolescent Brain Research to Inform Policy: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Advocates
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
This paper is an excellent overview of the dramatic impact that changes in their brains have on their behavior. Anyone working with juveniles should know about brain research. Sections of this fact sheet include: introduction; what the research says; how this affects young people's behavior; it is not too early to use this research; how to respectfully frame the research; how brain research relates to positive youth development; one caution'brain development research can be negatively applied; a... Read More
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7 pages
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2012
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Using Adolescent Brain Research to Inform Policy: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Advocates
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
This paper is an excellent overview of the dramatic impact that changes in their brains have on their behavior. Anyone working with juveniles should know about brain research. Sections of this fact sheet include: introduction; what the research says; how this affects young people's behavior; it is not too early to use this research; how to respectfully frame the research; how brain research relates to positive youth development; one caution'brain development research can be negatively applied; a... Read More
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7 pages
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2011
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The Efficacy of the Risk-Need-Responsivity Framework in Guiding Treatment for Female Young Offenders
By Vitopoulos, Antigone Nina.
It is believed that the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) framework is gender-neutral'that it works the same for male and female juvenile offenders. This report examines whether the RNR framework really does work equally well for male and female youth. This determines: whether RNR based YLS/CMI (Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory) clinician-identified needs are different for boy and girls; if the clinician-identified needs of boys and girls are matched by probation services at identical... Read More
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2011
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The Efficacy of the Risk-Need-Responsivity Framework in Guiding Treatment for Female Young Offenders
By Vitopoulos, Antigone Nina.
It is believed that the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) framework is gender-neutral'that it works the same for male and female juvenile offenders. This report examines whether the RNR framework really does work equally well for male and female youth. This determines: whether RNR based YLS/CMI (Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory) clinician-identified needs are different for boy and girls; if the clinician-identified needs of boys and girls are matched by probation services at identical... Read More
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2011
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State of the Science of Pretrial Risk Assessment
By Mamalian, Cynthia A..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
“This publication is designed for a wide-ranging audience of criminal justice stakeholders who have questions about pretrial risk assessment and its value to the pretrial justice process” (p.3). Sections of this report are: introduction; setting the stage; critical issues related to pretrial release, detention, and risk assessment; challenges to implementing evidence-based risk assessment and threats to reliable administration; methodological challenges associated with prediction of risk; where ... Read More
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42 pages
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2011
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Assessing Local Pretrial Justice Functions: A Handbook for Providing Technical Assistance
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This guide “presents a protocol designed to produce high-quality technical assistance for the front end of the criminal justice system—the pretrial justice stage” (p. iii). Sections contained in this publication are: basic obligations of a technical assistance (TA) provider; preparation for the site visit; conducting the site visit; people who should be interviewed and areas of inquiry; after the site visit; characteristics of effective technical assistance; and logistics of acting as a consult... Read More
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39 pages
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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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Measuring What Matters: Outcome and Performance Measures for the Pretrial Services Field
National Institute of Corrections. Pretrial Executives Network (Washington, DC).
“This monograph presents recommended outcome and performance measures and mission-critical data … [that] will enable pretrial service agencies to gauge more accurately their programs’ effectiveness in meeting agency and justice system goals” (p. v). Sections of this publication include introduction, outcome measures, performance measures, mission-critical data, setting targets, and examples of pretrial release program measures.... Read More
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24 pages
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2011
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National Symposium on Pretrial Justice
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); Pretrial Justice Institute (Washington, DC).
This website provides access to materials associated with the National Symposium on Pretrial Justice. “Conference participants examined how far the country has come and how far we have to go to achieve safe and fair pretrial release and diversion practices in our communities.” Points of entry include meeting materials, press kit, and the Symposium Report. Meeting materials from this conference are organized into the following areas: welcome and opening remarks; 1964 National Conference on Bail a... Read More
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2011
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National Institute of Corrections and DC Pretrial-Measuring What Matters-DC Public Safety
District of Columbia. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). DC Public Safety Radio Shows (Washington, DC).
This 30 minute program explores the National Institute of Corrections’ publication “Measuring What Matters: Outcome and Performance Measures for the Pretrial Services Field” (NIC accession no. 025172). This report provides guidance for making pretrial agencies more effective. Lori Eville and Spurgeon Kennedy are interviewed.... Read More
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2011
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Commonwealth of Virginia: Roadmap for Evidence-Based Practices in
Community Corrections
By Pierce-Danford, Kristy; Guevara, Meghan.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Community Resources for Justice. Crime and Justice Institute (Boston, MA).
“The Roadmap is a guide for the sustainable implementation and replication of evidence-based practices in pretrial and local probation agencies across the state ... [it] offers valuable insights into lessons learned during implementation and provides proven strategies for addressing challenges to sustainable change” (p. 1). Chapters following an introduction explaining how to use the Roadmap are: Virginia’s application of the Integrated Model; assessing the organization; strategic planning and w... Read More
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141 pages
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2011
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Glossary of Terms and Phrases Relating to Bail and the Pretrial Release or Detention Decision
By Schnacke, Timothy R.; Jones, Michael R.; Brooker, Claire M.B..
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
This “glossary of terms and phrases has been written to provide current definitions, in context, and with historical references as needed, to clarify a comprehensive set of common terms relating to bail and the pretrial release and detention decision” (p. 1).... Read More
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30 pages
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2011
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Promising Practices in Providing Pretrial Services Functions Within Probation Agencies: A Users Guide
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY); Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
Guidance is provided for jurisdictions looking to incorporate a pretrial services function within a probation department. This combination will serve to “retain or implement evidence-based practices in a way that provides the most efficient use of criminal justice resources without sacrificing public safety” (p. 7). Sections of this publication are: introduction; advantages of providing pretrial services functions in a probation department—taking advantage of existing infrastructure and relatio... Read More
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36 pages
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2011
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A Case Study on the Practice of Pretrial Services and Risk Assessment in Three Cities
By Kim, KiDeukDenver, Megan.
District of Columbia. Executive Office of the Mayor. Justice Grants Administration (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
District of Columbia Crime Policy Insitute (DCPI) (Washington, DC); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
The practices and operations of three pretrial service programs along with their use of risk assessments are examined. Sections of this report include: the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia; the context of pretrial services; current practice in pretrial services in the District of Columbia, New York City, and Baltimore; and comparing the jurisdictions summarized. “The comparison across jurisdictions is revealing. It makes apparent that risk assessment practices cannot be sepa... Read More
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25 pages
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2011
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State of the Science of Pretrial Release Recommendations and Supervision
By VanNostrand, Marie; Rose, Kenneth J.; Weibrecht, Kimberly.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Pretrial Justice Institute (Washington, DC).
Anyone needing to know what legal issues impact pretrial release or what supervision strategies will lead to more effective pretrial release practices should read this report. Sections of this document include: introduction; pretrial legal questions—“blanket” pretrial release condition, drug testing release condition, treatment and assessment release condition, Alcoholics Anonymous/12-Step meetings release condition, pretrial supervision fees, and delegation of judicial authority; national pretr... Read More
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44 pages
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2010
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Responses to Claims about Money Bail for Criminal Justice Decision-Makers
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
Twenty-three misperceptions about money bail are corrected. This publication can “be used to help these decision-makers respond to possible claims and/or questions, primarily about the use of money bail and commercial bail bondsmen, by bail bondsmen, the public, the media, and others in the justice system” (p. 3).... Read More
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45 pages
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2010
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Summary Report of the “Stakeholder Perceptions of Sentencing & Pretrial Options for Misdemeanants”
By Keeling, Deborah G..
Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission (Louisville, KY).
This summary is a great place to start for those people trying to determine what pretrial release strategies are most likely to be popular with their stakeholders. The report looks at: the credibility of the program as a sentencing option; the confidence in the program as a sentencing option; the confidence in the program as a pretrial option; individual accountability provided by the program; rank-order of restrictiveness of sentencing and pretrial options; perceived program effectiveness; cate... Read More
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10 pages
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2010
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Kentucky Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument Validation
By Austin, James; Ocker, Roger; Bhati, Avi.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
JFA Institute (Washington, DC).
The validity of the Kentucky Pretrial Service Agency (KPSA) risk assessment instrument is determined. Other pretrial agencies can compare their risk assessment instruments to this evaluation to see where they stand. Sections of this report are: introduction; research methods; use of special conditions; and improvement of the current tool. Based on conflicts in the prior instrument, a modified tool resulted from this study.... Read More
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16 pages
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2010
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Validation of the Coconino County Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool
By Levin, David J..
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
The ability of Coconino County’s pretrial risk assessment to validly predict whether a defendant will appear for trial or be rearrested is determined. Sections after an abstract include: introduction; participant demographics; comparison of findings with data from other jurisdictions—age, education and employment, community ties, property ownership/access, current charge, prior criminal history, prior failure to appear, current involvement with the criminal justice system, substance abuse, pretr... Read More
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42 pages
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2010
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Predicting Violence
By Baradaran, Shima; McIntyre, Frank L..
“This article uses the largest dataset of pretrial defendants in the U.S. to determine what factors, if any, are relevant in predicting “dangerousness” pretrial and what percentage of defendants can be released safely before trial” (p. 1). Jurisdictions can use this analysis to prepare their own reports showing the degree to which more offenders can be released pretrial into the community. Sections contained in this document include: introduction; history of predicting violence; past studies reg... Read More
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65 pages
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2010
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Improving the Administration of Justice in Tribal Communities through Information Sharing and Resource Sharing
By Cobb, Kimberly; Mullins, Tracy.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY).
The challenges faced by tribal, state, and federal justice systems in sharing information and resources and strategies for successfully linking these resources together so that pretrial, probation, and parole officers can be effective in the performance of their jobs are discussed. Sections comprising this report include: background—tribal justice challenges; logistics; definitions; information sharing—what information needs to be shared, advantages to sharing information, obstacles and barriers... Read More
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19 pages
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2010
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A Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Philadelphia, PA); Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC); Justice Management Institute (JMI) (Denver, CO); The Carey Group (Silver Spring, MD).
This report is essential reading for individuals wanting to achieve "measurable reductions of pretrial misconduct and post-conviction reoffending" (p.6). Eight sections follow an introduction (a new paradigm for the justice system): underlying premises; the key decision points, decision makers, and stakeholders in the criminal justice system; examining justice system decision making through the lens of harm reduction; the principles underlying the framework; applying evidence-based principles to... Read More
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68 p.
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2010
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Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI)
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
This should be the first stop on your search for pretrial services information. Points of entry are: about PJI; PJI’s services; projects; resources--specific pages on the Bail Decision, Diversion Programs, Increasing Appearance Rates, Supervising defendants, Performance Measures, and Costs; features resources; pretrail in the press--news and articles; upcoming events; quick links; and contact information.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Female Sexual Offenders: What Parole Decision-Makers Should Know
By Cortoni, France.
These slides provide the parole professional a concise introduction to issues regarding female sexual offenders. This presentation covers: prevalence of female sexual offenders; their pathways to offending; their risk of recidivism, risk factors, and risk assessment implications; treatment issues and risk management; and putting it all together.... Read More
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19 pages
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2010
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Female Sexual Offenders: What Parole Decision-Makers Should Know
By Cortoni, France.
These slides provide the parole professional a concise introduction to issues regarding female sexual offenders. This presentation covers: prevalence of female sexual offenders; their pathways to offending; their risk of recidivism, risk factors, and risk assessment implications; treatment issues and risk management; and putting it all together.... Read More
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19 pages
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2009
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Pretrial Failure Among New York City Defendants
By Siddiqi, Qudsia.
New York City Criminal Justice Agency, Inc. (New York, NY).
The development of a risk assessment instrument that predicts both failure to appear and pretrial re-arrest is explained. This brief covers: plan of analysis; selected characteristics of defendants in the sample; predicting pretrial failure; developing a failure risk classification system; comparing the failure risk classification system with the ROR (release-on-recognizance) recommendation system; summary and conclusion; and implications. The failure risk classification system shows a direct r... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Pretrial Risk Assessment in the Federal Court for the Purpose of Expanding the Use of Alternatives to Detention
By VanNostrand, Marie; Keebler, Gena.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (Washington, DC).
Luminosity, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL).
The identification of “federal criminal defendants who are most suited for pretrial release without jeopardizing the integrity of the judicial process or the safety of the community, in particular release predicated on participation in an alternatives to detention program” is investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; population description; research objective one -- pretrial risk classification; research objective two -- risk levels, release and detention rates... Read More
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53 p.
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2009
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2009 Survey of Pretrial Services Programs
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); JEHT Foundation (New York, NY).
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
The provision of pretrial service programming is investigated. Following an executive summary, the results from this survey are organized into these areas: general characteristics of pretrial service programs; pretrial service program practices; management and evaluation of pretrial program practices; jail crowding and pretrial services; and conclusion.... Read More
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109 p.
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2009
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Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI)
Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services (Richmond, VA).
This pretrial assessment instrument is a great resource for developing and implementing or retuning such a tool for your agency. This collection contains: “VPRAI Instruction Manual Version 1.2”; "VA Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument Training"; “The Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument” (background, validation, and completion guidance); copies of presentation overheads for “Pretrial Risk Assessment in Virginia”; and "VPRAI Frequently Asked Questions."... Read More
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76 p.
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2009
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Examining the Potential Use of a Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool in King County, Washington: Final Report
By Clark, John.
King County Pretrial Risk Assessment Work Group (Seattle, WA).
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
If you are thinking of using a pretrial risk tool in your area, this publication may answer some of the questions you have. Sections of this report include: introduction; benefits and questions relating to pretrial risk assessment in King County; options available for the implementation of a pretrial risk assessment tool in King County; and the implementation plan. Appendixes contain: pretrial risk assessment research findings; interview form; coding sheet; and pretrial supervision options.... Read More
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34 p.
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2009
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Overview of Research Findings on Pretrial Risk Assessment and Pretrial Supervision
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
If you are contemplating the use of another agency’s pretrial risk assessment tool without modification to your own organization’s needs you may want to read this report. The use of pretrial risk assessment and pretrial supervision are examined in this report. Since there has been little to no compatibility found between studies of risk assessment tool utilization, it is suggested that the application of an instrument from one jurisdiction to another probably will not work. The same applies to t... Read More
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9 p.
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2009
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Pretrial Risk Assessment and Case Classification: A Case Study
By Cooprider, Keith.
The use of the Pretrial Bond Supervision (PTBS) program to objectively make recommendations to judges about cash bonds or “supervised release” is explained. This article discusses: the primary responsibilities of the Lake County Pretrial Services Program in Waukegan, Illinois; a brief history of pretrial services; the need for objective risk assessment; the Lake County Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (LCPRAI); the training experience; levels of supervision—old and new; and summary and conclu... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Report: Lane County’s Public Safety Risk Assessment Tool
By Hooley, Doug.
Lane County Sheriff's Office (Eugene, OR).
The development and validity of the Risk Assessment Tool (RAT), a “semi automated computer database that is used by the State Court Pretrial Services Office in partnership with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office” are described (p.4). Sections following an executive summary include: what a risk assessment is; origins of the risk assessment tool; development of the tool; resource review; site visits; build/buy decision; beta testing; reliability testing; protocol development; overrides and exception... Read More
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30 p.
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2009
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Ohio Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool
By Latessa, Edward; Lemke, Richard; Lowenkamp, Christopher; Makarios, Matthew; Smith, Paula.
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction (Columbus, OH).
University of Cincinnati. Center for Criminal Justice Research (Cincinnati, OH).
The creation and validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) is explained. Two documents comprise this collection: “Creation and Validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System: Final Report” by Latessa, Smith, Lemke, Makarios, and Lowenkamp, which includes samples of the assessment scoring forms; and the “Ohio Pretrial Assessment Tool Scoring Guide” by Lowenkamp, Latessa, and Lemke. The Ohio Risk Assessment System “performed as well if not better than both” the LSI-R and the Wisconsin Ri... Read More
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76 p.
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2008
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Topics in Community Corrections, Annual Issue 2008: Applying Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial Services
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
Articles in this issue include:
- “Foreword” by Ken Rose
- “A Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial Services” by John Clark
- “Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in the Pretrial Field” by Katie Green, Pat Smith, and Kristina Bryant
- “Improving Pretrial Assessment and Supervision in Colorado” by Michael R. Jones and Sue Ferrere
- “Pretrial Defendants: Are They Getting Too Much of a Good Thing?” by Barbara M. Hankey
- “Charge Specialty and Revicti... Read More
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40 p.
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2008
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A Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial Services
By Clark, John.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
"This article presents a possible framework for developing research geared toward identifying evidence-based practices in pretrial services" (p. 4). Sections of this article are: limited pretrial research exists to support evidence-based practices; start with goals; use of the Pretrial Release Standards of the American Bar Association as objectives; tasks or objectives along with related issues that should be researched; and interpreting research findings to assimilate outcomes into practices.... Read More
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7 p.
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2008
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Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in the Pretrial Field
By Green, Katie; Smith, Pat; Bryant, Kristina.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The use of evidence-based practices in Virginia's pretrial system is discussed. This article has these sections:
- Background;
- Making a difference;
- And the three most applicable principles of effective interventions.
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3 p.
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2008
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Improving Pretrial Assessment and Supervision in Colorado
By Jones, Michael R.; Ferrere, Sue.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The Colorado Improving Supervised Pretrial Release (CISPR) Project, an innovative pretrial initiative, is described. This article contains these sections; introduction; aims of the CISPR Project; and CISPR phases -- develop statistically validated pretrial release risk assessment instrument, match risks and interventions, educate system stakeholders, prepare documentation, assist with local implementation, and solidify progress. Phase I should last through 2008 with following phases continuing ... Read More
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5 p.
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2008
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Pretrial Defendants: Are They Getting Too Much of a Good Thing?
By Hankey, Barbara M..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The use of the Step Forward program offered by the Oakland County Community Corrections Division (OCCCD) is explained. This article covers: programmatic approach -- intake assessments, case planning, services and interventions, case management, and sanctions and incentives; burning questions such as justifying the use of Step Forward by pretrial defendants and determining where to draw the line for pretrial failure; success rates compared; and next steps. Step Forward has a 93% success rate for... Read More
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5 p.
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2008
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Pretrial Rearrests Among Domestic Violence Defendants in New York City
By Peterson, Richard R..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
Pretrial rearrest among New York domestic violence (DV) defendants is examined. Sections contained in this article are: background; identifying DV and non-DV cases; offense patterns of DV and non-DV defendants; and conclusions. Since 9% of DV defendants are rearrested on a new DV offense, "victims may be at considerable risk of threats, intimidation, or retaliation during the pretrial period" (p. 38).... Read More
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6 p.
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2007
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Legal and Evidence Based Practices: Application of Legal Principles, Laws, and Research to the Field of Pretrial Services
By VanNostrand, Marie.
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
Luminosity, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL); Crime and Justice Institute (Boston, MA); National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
"[C]ritical legal principles applicable to defendants during the pretrial stage" are covered (p.3). Sections of this paper are: introduction and background; pretrial legal foundation -- presumption of innocence, right to counsel, right against self-incrimination, right to due process of law, right to equal protection under the law, right to bail that is not excessive, and summary of legal principles; evidence-based practices in pretrial services and community corrections; and summary and conclu... Read More
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33 p.
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2007
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Pretrial Justice: Principles and Practices
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This two-hour program discusses strategies for developing an effective pretrial process (e.g., arrest, interview, risk assessment and recommendation, first appearance, post release supervision, and collaboration between shareholders—agencies, organizations, and the community). This presentation is designed to examine the impact of the pretrial decision to release or detain on jail crowding and public safety; promote fair and just pretrial decision making; and demonstrate best practices consisten... Read More
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2 DVDs (118 min.)
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2006
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Pretrial Case Processing In Maine: A Study of System Efficiency & Effectiveness
By Van Nostrand, Marie; Keebler, Gena; Jablonski, Patrick; Kays, Brian.
National Institute of Corrections. Division of Community Corrections and Prisons (Washington, DC).
Luminosity, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL); Maine. Corrections Alternative Advisory Committee (CAAC) Augusta, ME.
An assessment of Maine's pretrial case processing system is provided. This report contains the following sections: introduction; Maine's criminal justice system for pretrial case processing; key system participants (e.g., law enforcement, county jail(s), District and Superior Courts, District Attorney's Office, defense attorney, Grand Jury, pretrial services, and probation services) are described for each county in the state; and Maine pretrial case processing flow chart.... Read More
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153 p.
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2004
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Standards on Pretrial Release
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (Wauwatosa, WI).
Effective procedures governing the release or detention of arrested individuals are presented. Thirty-four standards and related commentary are organized into the following four parts: general principles governing the pretrial process; nature of first appearance and release/decision; purposes, roles, and functions of pretrial services agencies; and management and oversight of pretrial processes following initial decision concerning release or detention.... Read More
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88 p.
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1988
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Pretrial Release: Concepts, Issues, and Strategies for Improvement
By Clarke, Stevens H..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Robert J. Kutak Foundation (Omaha, NE).
"After discussing some important concepts and issues and briefly looking at legal developments since the 1960s, this monograph reviews research on opportunity for pretrial release and the risks involved. It then explores the effectiveness of various reform measures in terms of both widening the opportunity for pretrial release and controlling the risks. The concluding section discusses various strategies for improving pretrial release."--Author's abstract. Includes bibliography.... Read More
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57 p.
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