U.S. Department of Justice

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Community Corrections: The Principles of Effective Intervention

Publication year: 2004 | Cataloged on: Oct. 31, 2006

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Thumbnail preview ANNOTATION: Principles of effective evidence-based intervention are presented. Topics discussed include: evidence-based practice (EBP); term clarification; eight principles for effective interventions -- assess actuarial risk/needs, enhance intrinsic motivation, target interventions, skill train with directed practice, increase positive reinforcement, engage ongoing support in natural communities, measure relevant processes/practices, and provide measurement feedback; components of correctional interventions; implementing EBP principles; applying the principles at the case, agency, and system levels; seven recommended strategies for implementing effective interventions; and levels of research evidence.
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