HOW IS EBP
USED?
There
is an integrated and strategic model for evidence supported
practice in community corrections. This model or framework is based
on a
set of principles for effective offender interventions within corrections
systems. They include but are not limited to:
Use Cognitive Behavioral
Treatment Methods
Have offenders explore how their thinking
impacts their behavior
Reward positive behavior at a
4-1 ratio to negative consequences by
increasing privileges
Involve & educate family,
friends and community members in
supporting pro-social activities
and behaviors using:
- Organized Activities
- Non-Offender partner involvement
- Mentoring Programs
Measure progress and provide
feedback through program evaluations,
Correctional
Program Assessment Inventory (CPAI), offender and staff surveys and
research-based effectiveness
Iowa Risk
Assessment/Reassessment used to
determine individual risk of recidivism.
Score 15 or above is considered high risk, 12-14 high normal, 8-11 minimum,
2 and below
is
administrative
LSI-R
Identifies criminal activity, prioritizes the needs of the offender (ex.
Alcohol, drugs,
emotional and personal) in order to create plans to enhance pro-social
behaviors.
Use Stages of Change
(listed below) - Describes a persons readiness to change
potential problems
Jesness
Self-administered computerized responsivity instrument that determines
learning
styles and personality traits that will help in facilitating change
Motivational Interviewing
a respectful style of interacting, exploring and resolving, desire,
ability, reasons, need and commitment to
change by expressing empathy, pointing
out conflictive beliefs, rolling with
resistance to change and supporting confidence in their
ability to change
Correctional Program
Assessment Inventory (CPAI) a tool
for assessing correctional intervention programs. Used to ascertain how
closely correctional programs meet known principles of effective
interventions.
