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Misconceptions

Misconceptions. EBP for Community Corrections is NOT: “Hug a thug” Just being nice to people Not interested in offender accountability Soft on crime Counseling or has a clinical emphasis A fad or trend – the “latest’ thing A program to implement Liberal policy

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Misconceptions

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  1. Misconceptions • EBP for Community Corrections is NOT: • “Hug a thug” • Just being nice to people • Not interested in offender accountability • Soft on crime • Counseling or has a clinical emphasis • A fad or trend – the “latest’ thing • A program to implement • Liberal policy • No law enforcement component • “I just don’t get it”

  2. What is Evidence Based Practices • EBP is simply using treatment and community supervision practices that have been proven through rigorous scientific research to reduce crime and recidivism.

  3. What is EBP • EBP is not a single program but a layered process that includes: • Risk assessment • Communication skills that enhance offender motivation to change • Proven recidivism reducing treatment specific to each offender • Comprehensive and ongoing research and evaluation

  4. Recidivism research Evidence based conclusions based on over 500 scientifically validated research studies (meta-analysis). • “Recidivism can be predicted • Validated risk assessments can identify and assess criminogenic needs” • “Recidivism can be reduced • Addressing and positively changing these criminogenic needs empirically reduces recidivism” • Thomas White -- Re-engineering Probation towards Greater Public Safety

  5. OAL OF EBP The goal of ebp Is to reduce recidivism by delivering multifaceted supervision and interventions that responds to each offender’s particular situation based on his or her criminogenic/dynamic risk factors for engaging in criminal activity.

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