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2012
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Motivational Interviewing in Corrections: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing MI in Corrections
By Bogue, Bradford; Nandi, Anjali.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This guide explains how to implement motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings. Motivational Interviewing is a counseling technique that enables people to get beyond their reluctance to change problem behaviors. MI is directive (focused on goals), client-centered, and non-confrontational. The first four chapters of this guide “address background and fundamental issues related to agency or systemwide implementation of MI … [while the last two chapters] address agency issues, such as... Read More
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84 pages
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2012
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Evidence-Based Practices Implementation for Capacity (EPIC)
By English, Kim; Pasini-Hill, Diane; Bonaiuto, David.
Colorado Dept. of Public Safety. Office of Research and Statistics (Denver, CO).
This is a great article regarding the statewide implementation of evidence-based correctional practice. The Evidence-Based Practices Implementation for Capacity (EPIC) is a collaborative effort of five agencies in Colorado that “seeks to change the way correctional agencies conduct daily business by changing the ways that correctional staff interact with offenders” (p. 2). Mental Health First Aid training is one EPIC intervention aimed at detecting and helping people with mental health problems.... Read More
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12 pages
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2012
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Better Results, Lower Costs: Washington State’s Cutting-Edge Policy Analysis Model
Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD).
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC); John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
“In the state of Washington, legislators and executive agencies use a cutting-edge research model to help achieve that goal, by identifying evidence-based policies that provide the best return on taxpayers’ investment” (p. 1). This brief describes the process Washington uses to make decisions on whether to invest in a particular criminal justice program. Sections of this publication cover: the Results First Model—analyze, predict, calculate, rank, identify, assess, and work with policy makers; a... Read More
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2012
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Spotlight on Reentry
George Mason University. Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE) (Fairfax, VA).
This edition looks at the ongoing work of the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE) related to prisoner reentry. Articles in this issue include: “An Introduction by ACE Director Fay S. Taxman”; “EMTAP: Evidence Mapping to Advance Justice Practice” by Jennifer Lerch; “Corrections Officers’ Role in Reentry” by Lerch; “Mental Health Issues in Reentry” by Carolyn Watson; “Probation & Parole: Uncovering What Works with Still a lot to Learn!” by Danielle S. Rudes; “Hearing from the Expert... Read More
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17 pages
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2012
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Rigorous Program Evaluations on a Budget: How Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials Are Possible in Many Areas of Social Policy
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL); William T. Grant Foundation (New York, NY).
Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy (Washington, DC).
“The increasing ability of social policy researchers to conduct randomized controlled trials (RCTs) at low cost could revolutionize the field of performance-based government. RCTs are widely judged to be the most credible method of evaluating whether a social program is effective, overcoming the demonstrated inability of other, more common methods to produce definitive evidence … Purpose of this document: To illustrate the feasibility and value of low-cost RCTs for policy officials and researche... Read More
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10 pages
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2012
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Findings and Recommendations from a Statewide Outcome
Evaluation of Ohio Jails
By Martin, Brian D.; Kowalski, Brian R.; Schnelle, Sharon M..
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction. Bureau of Research and Evaluation (Columbus, OH); Ohio Dept. of Public Safety. Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) (Columbus, OH).
“The project was designed to better establish the correlates of high-functioning jails, and to identify a set of best practices for jails that are grounded in empirical research … In particular, [the authors] identify a set of recommendations and identified best practices stemming from actual operational procedures and administrative capacity while also assessing the effectiveness of current inspection activities and jail standards in Ohio” (p. viii). Major findings and implications are reported... Read More
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107 pages
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2012
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Stopping the Madness: A New Reentry System for Juvenile Corrections
By Sells, Scott; Sullivan, Irene; DeVore, Donald.
If you are looking for a strategy to reduce the increasing rates of juvenile recidivism in your jurisdiction then this article should be on your “Must Read” list. The promising evidence-based reentry model described herein is called Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL). PLL is being utilized in seven states. Sections of this article include: one potential solution—a new reentry operating system utilizing community-level collaboration; summary of reentry delivery system changes; five recommendati... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Addiction, The Brain, and Evidence Based Treatment
U.S. Dept. of Justice (Washington, DC).
“Dr. Chandler will discuss why punishment alone is an ineffective response to the problem of drug abuse in the criminal justice system … Dr. Chandler will also highlight evidence-based principles of addiction treatment based on an integrated public health/public safety strategy.” Topics discussed include: drugs of abuse and crime are linked; smoking in criminal justice; mental health disorders among incarcerated populations; key participants in the criminal justice system and intervention opport... Read More
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82 minutes + 85 pages [PowerPoint slides and transcript]
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2012
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Learning From People Who Succeed Upon Release: Strategies, Approaches and Tools That Can Make a Difference
By Gnall, Kathleen.
Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC); Joyce Foundation (Chicago, IL); Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD); Open Society Institute-New York (New York, NY).
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY); Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
“Suggestions for adopting organizational strategies [for offender reentry programs] informed by evaluation findings, practitioners, and those who have transitioned successfully” (p. 5). Topics discussed during this presentation include: reasons to be optimistic regarding the criminal justice system; what we can do better and we are committed to doing so; an expert’s viewpoint; moving forward; context for change; selection of successful strategies; what we are asking of the offender; individual c... Read More
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39 pages
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2012
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A Checklist for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices and Programs (EBPs) for Justice-Involved Adults with Behavioral Health Disorders
By Blandford, Alex M.; Osher, Fred C..
GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation (Delmar, NY); Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
An “easy-to-use checklist to help behavioral health agencies assess their utilization of EBPs associated with positive public safety and public health outcomes” is presented (p. 2). The checklist is divided into two sections. Section One: questions regarding whether an organization has the components in place to build a cross-collaborative system to support the implementation of EBPs. This checklist is divided into columns noting steps (elements in place), rationale, actions, and progress (no pr... Read More
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13 pages
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2012
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EBP: The Implications of Supervision: Strategies for Improving Corrections' Capacity for Implementing EBPs: The Colorado EBP Project for Implementation Capacity (EPIC) Staff Development System
By Bogue, Brad.
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY).
This article looks at the Colorado’s EBP Project for Implementation Capacity (EPIC). “EPIC is a pilot demonstration project to test the efficacy of implementation strategies, especially ones for improving corrections’ capacity for implementing EBPs. This project emphasizes building capacity to implement by focusing on developing a certain set of skills within a select set of staff in 17 different corrections organizations. The skills emphasized are offender assessment, cognitive behavioral tre... Read More
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18 pages
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2012
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Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People With Stimulant Use Disorders: Family Education Videos|Revised [edition]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Rockville, MD).
'SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] has produced three family education videos to accompany the Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People With Stimulant Use Disorders series [NIC accession no. 026623]. The videos include interviews of people in recovery and their loved ones and provide key information for those supporting people in treatment and recovery.' These videos are: Families in Recovery--Explaining Addiction; Triggers and Cravings; and Roadmap for R... Read More
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1 CD (114 minutes)
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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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2011
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Performance Based Measurement System: What Really Counts in Corrections! [Broadcast held September 14, 2011]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This program provides information about the nationwide automated Performance-Based Measures System (PBMS). PBMS is an accurate, consistent way to capture, record, report and share data between correctional agencies. It was created by the Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA). Participants will be able to: - Describe the scope and development of PBMS regarding how specific needs gave rise to PBMS solutions;
- Describe the key components of PBMS;
- Examine the benefits of ... Read More
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130 min.
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2011
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Multisystemic Therapy Outcomes in an Evidence-Based Pratice Pilot
By Mayfield, Jim.
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) pilot program, “an intensive family- and community-based intervention for chronic juvenile offenders and youth with serious emotional disorders, 12 to 17 years of age, is evaluated (p. 1). Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; the intervention and referral process; characteristics of enrolled youth; outcomes regarding subsequent involvement in criminal justice at 12 months and use of public mental health services; summary; and statistic... Read More
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8 pages
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2011
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Evidence-Based Initiatives to Reduce Recidivism: A Study Commission by Act N. 41, 2011-2012 Legislative Session, State of Vermont
Vermont Center for Justice Research (Northfield Falls, VT).
This analysis of evidence-based initiatives that reduce recidivism is comprised of two parts: “1) a literature review of “innovative programs and initiatives, including local programs and prison-based initiatives, best practices, and contemporary research regarding assessments of programmatic alternatives and pilot projects relating to reducing recidivism in the criminal justice system;” … and 2) a survey of Vermont criminal justice service providers to identify innovative programs and assess th... Read More
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89 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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Underage Drinking: Intervention Principles and Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections
By Crowe, Ann H.; Mullins, Tracy G.; Cobb, Kimberly A.; Lowe, Nathan C..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) (Calverton, MD); American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY).
This guide provides “a set of guiding principles, developed from evidence-based practices, to assist community corrections in responding more effectively to underage drinking offenders. It is imperative for community corrections workers to remain fully informed of the actions they can take to address this issue” (p. 2). Five sections comprise this document: setting the stage—the problem of underage drinking; legal issues related to underage drinking; assumptions and principles for community supe... Read More
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111 pages
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2011
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Environmental Scan 2011
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
“Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic and corrections issues to inform the development of programs and services offered by NIC. This report, now in its 6th edition, has continued to evolve into a popular tool that is also used by corrections practitioners to inform their work in jails, prisons and community corrections. Since there are many issues beyond what is addressed in this environmental scan that poten... Read More
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40 pages
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2011
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Implementation of a Contingency Management-Based Intervention in a Community Supervision Setting: Clinical Issues and Recommendations
By Trotman, Adria J.; Taxman, Faye E..
The contingency management component of a cognitively-behaviorally based substance abuse treatment program in a probation setting is examined. Individuals looking to set up a similar treatment program will find this article very informative. The program is called "Supporting Offenders to Avoid Recidivism and Initiate New Goals (SOARING)". Sections following an abstract include: contingency management (CM) overview; CM intervention settings; CM intervention in substance use treatment; CM in crimi... Read More
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15 pages
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2011
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Organizational Readiness in Corrections
By Lerch, Jennifer; Viglione, Jill; Eley, Ernest; James-Andrews, Susan; Taxman, Faye S..
“This article examines the impact of a continuous on-site training model to advance the implementation of evidence-based practices in correctional settings” (p. 5). Information from this article can be used in the development and implementation of your own agency’s efforts to utilize evidence-based practices. Sections include: organizational readiness for change; resistance to change in corrections; implementing change; the Prison-Based Work Release Center (PWRC) experience with adopting evidenc... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Managing Prisons Effectively: The Potential of Contingency Management Programs
By Gendreau, Paul; Listwan, Shelley J..
Public Safety Canada (Ottawa, Ontario).
This study reviewed the literature regarding the effectiveness of contingency management (CM) while also creating a set of factors that are needed for a successful CM program. “First, it was found that CM programs produced large positive gains in the range of 60%-70% which surpassed the effectiveness of other types of interventions. Secondly, the list of principles tabulated for delivering CM program were categorized as to how to implement them and deliver the service (i.e., strategies for what ... Read More
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178 pages
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2010
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Offender Incentives and Behavioural Management Strategies
By Serin, Ralph C.; Hanby, Laura J..
Correctional Service of Canada (Ontario, Ottawa).
“This review juxtaposes several themes across more than three decades in an effort to highlight consensus in the published literature regarding factors that might influence offender behaviour. To reduce the occurrence of misconducts and violence in prisons, various strategies have been explored. Contingency management programs in the form of individual and systemic incentives are the focus of this discussion, with examples drawn from both correctional and non-correctional settings” (p. 1). Secti... Read More
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33 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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2010
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Assessment, Intervention and Prevention of Self-Injurious Behavior in Correctional Environments
By Usher, Amelia; Power, Janine; Wilton, Geoff.
Correctional Service of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario).
Potential strategies for dealing with self-injurious behavior (SIB) are examined. Agencies looking for evidence-based practices for addressing SIB will find this report very good. Sections in addition to an executive summary include: profile of offenders and factors associated with SIB; evidence-based interventions for SIB—risk assessment, comprehensive therapies, common features of effective interventions, interventions for aboriginal offenders, and administrative responses; helping staff deal ... Read More
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58 pages
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2010
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Diffusion of Contingency Management and Attitudes Regarding
Its Effectiveness and Acceptability
By Bride, Brian E.; Abraham, Amanda J.; Roman, Paul M..
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access (Bethesda, MD).
The use of contingency management (CM) by substance abuse counselors is investigated. Sections following an abstract include: introduction; methods; results according to sample characteristics, diffusion of CM, perceived effectiveness of CM, and attitudes toward acceptability of CM; and discussion. “Findings suggest that lack of exposure to CM through program use and innovation-specific training is the most salient barrier to CM adoption and diffusion” (p. 1).... Read More
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13 pages
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2010
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Doing Time: Good Practice with Older People in Prison—The Views of Prison Staff
By Cooney, Francesca; Braggins, Julia.
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc (London, England).
Prison Reform Trust (London, England).
This report looks at what good practice is when dealing with older prisoners. This study is distinctive in that it focuses on the views of prison staff who work with elderly people in prisons. Nine chapters comprise this document: introduction; consulting older people in prison; physical environment; needs assessment and support with daily living; peer support; outside links; regimes and social activities; staff and prisoners; and conclusions. Diversion programs and compassionate release can be ... Read More
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99 pages
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2010
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Hardcore Drunk Driving Community Supervision Guide: A Resource for Outlining Supervision Challenges, Effective Strategies, and Model Programs
American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY); Century Council (Arlington, VA).
This guide is essential reading for community corrections professionals who have clients with extreme driving while under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), aka hardcore drunk driving (HCDD), convictions. It "combines the latest in evidenced-based supervision practices with treatment strategies known to work with alcohol involved and DUI/DWI offenders … [it covers] supervision challenges, and where applicable possible solutions to those challenges, promising practices workin... Read More
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52 pages
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2010
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An Elected Official's Guide to Community Correctional Options; Second Edition
By Layton, Linda; McFarland, Dennis; Kincaid, Diane.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assitance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY).
Effective ways for using community corrections to reduce crime are examined. “Based on the latest research available, the practices and strategies identified in this guide are viable, evidence-based options for reducing recidivism and preventing crime while managing costs” (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; defining community corrections; dollars and sense—balancing public safety with prudent public spending; core components for effective community correctiona... Read More
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61 pages
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2010
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Predicting Repeat DWI: Chronic Offending, Risk Assessment, and Community Supervision
By DeMichele, Matthew; Payne, Brian.
American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY).
“Despite the reduction in the number of drunk driving deaths [from 2002 to 2008], additional changes in policies and practices are needed in order to further reduce the extent of drunk driving. Using principles of evidence-based practices, in this project the American Probation and Parole Association conducted a risk assessment study to develop a pilot risk assessment instrument that can be used to identify convicted offenders who are at an increased risk for future drunk driving.” Sections foll... Read More
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106 pages
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2010
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WSIPP’s Benefit-Cost Tool for States: Examining Policy Options in Sentencing and Corrections
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
The development and implementation of an analytical tool that helps states determine which evidence-based practices are most cost effective in preventing crime and lowering correctional costs. “The project’s overall goal is to use the best information available to identify sentencing and corrections policies that can help states protect public safety and control taxpayer costs. To accomplish this goal, we have constructed a benefit-cost “investment” model that estimates crime and fiscal outcome... Read More
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58 pages
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2010
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Washington State Juvenile Court Funding: Applying Research in a Public Policy Setting
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
Local juvenile courts are funded by block grants—monies given to the courts with general requirements resulting in flexible spending at the local level. This report examines the “administration of the block grant including (1) criteria used to allocate funding, and (2) report on participants in programs subject to the block grant” (p. 1). Other jurisdictions using block grants will find the use of evidence-based practice to be very interesting. Sections of this report include: Washington’s juven... Read More
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12 pages
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2010
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Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Sexual Abuser Management: The Safer Society 2009 North American Survey
By McGrath, Robert J.; Cumming, Georgia F.; Burchard, Brenda L.; Zeoli, Stephen; Ellerby, Lawrence.
Safer Society Foundation, Inc. (Brandon, VT).
“The survey presents a wide-angle snapshot of current practice patterns [for sexual abuser treatment] in North America, identifies trends in the field and offers recommendations for improving the delivery of services” (p. vii). Each chapter in this report looks at best practices for: the effectiveness of treatment, and the number and geographic distribution of programs; program age, size, and setting; client profiles; program funding; staff education, training, and support; program theory; asses... Read More
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158 pages
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2009
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Interventions to Promote Successful Re-Entry Among Drug-Abusing Parolees [and] Response: Pathways to Recovery and Reintegration
By Prendergast, Michael L..
National Institute on Drug Abuse (Bethesda, MD)).
“This article reviews research findings on principles of effective correctional treatment and the interventions that have been shown to be effective with drug abusing parolees or that have been tested with general drug-abusing populations and shown promise for use with parolees” (p.1). Sections contained in this publication include: principles of effective correctional treatment; re-entry interventions for drug-abusing parolees—cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), case management, contingency man... Read More
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13 p.
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2009
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Interventions to Promote Successful Re-Entry Among Drug-Abusing
Parolees
By Prendergast, Michael L..
“This article reviews research findings on principles of effective correctional treatment and the interventions that have been shown to be effective with drug-abusing parolees or that have been tested with general drug-abusing populations and show promise for use with parolees” (p. 4). Sections address: principles of effective correctional treatment; re-entry interventions for drug-abusing parolees—cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), case management, contingency management, residential treatment... Read More
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10 pages
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