#	Title	Year
1.	Juvenile Justice System: Get the Facts: Pre-Trial An overview of the pre-trial process for juveniles is provided. This brochure covers: what can happen to a juvenile awaiting trial; what diversion opportunities are available; what juvenile intake ... Read More	2010
2.	Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: Tailoring Law Enforcement Initiatives to Individual Jurisdictions While this guide is written for police departments, sheriff’s offices should find it helpful for developing approaches to interacting with mentally ill people. The step-by-step program design process ... Read More	2010
3.	Victimization and Help-Seeking Behaviors among Female Prisoners in Illinois People who work with female offenders need to read this report. It provides a glimpse into an area of a woman prisoner’s life that is not often talked about and which can impact how she relates to ... Read More	2010
4.	Juvenile Reentry in Concept and Practice Anyone involved with juvenile reentry should watch this webinar. "Continuity of care, overarching case management, appropriate staffing, and cognitive-behavioral intervention are increasingly being ... Read More	2010
5.	History of Street Gangs in the United States This bulletin should be the first stop for anyone interested in gangs and their history. Topics discussed include: the influence of population migration patterns on gang emergence; street gang ... Read More	2010
6.	Reentry Housing Options: The Policymakers' Guide This guide is for those people wanting to reduce the recidivism of offenders returning to the community by offering plenty of affordable housing. Sections of this report include: introduction; the ... Read More	2010
7.	Building Safer Communities: Improving Police Response to Persons with Mental Illness: Recommendations from the IACP National Policy Summit This report identifies ”promising approaches [that] offer safer, more compassionate and often cost-effective ways for police and their community partners to respond to adults and juveniles with ... Read More	2010
8.	The National Gang Center Information about the National Gang Center can be found at this website. Points of entry are: the latest news; training; policy issues; web resources; threat assessments; surveys and analysis; and ... Read More	2009
9.	Avoiding Failures of Implementation: Lessons from Process Evaluations "This paper primarily examines failures of implementation or, in other words, failures arising not from a fundamentally flawed theory of change, but from missteps in planning and execution" (p. 1). ... Read More	2009
10.	Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Planning: Guidelines for Community Corrections The goal of this document "is to increase awareness and provide guidance to community corrections for developing preparedness and response plans for pandemic flu and other crises" (p. iii). Five ... Read More	2009
11.	New York State Probation Sex Offender Management Practitioner Guidance "This document provides best practice recommendations for the community supervision of sex offenders and can assist probation departments in managing this diverse population" (p. i). Sections ... Read More	2009
12.	Enhancing Rural Reentry Through Housing Partnerships: A Handbook for Community Corrections Agencies in Rural Areas This handbook "discuss[es] potentially beneficial partnerships that community corrections departments can cultivate to fully tap resources and expertise . . . [and] also suggests various strategies ... Read More	2009
13.	Employing Returning Combat Veterans as Law Enforcement Officers: Supporting the Integration or Re-Integration of Military Personnel into Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Issues surrounding the transition of combat veterans into the field of law enforcement are investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; significance—deployment related ... Read More	2009
14.	Jail Population Management: Elected County Officials' Guide to Pretrial Services The utilization of pretrial services to substantially cut costs is explained. This report looks at: what the problem is; why this matter is important for elected county officials; what an effective ... Read More	2009
15.	Pretrial Diversion in the 21st Century: A National Survey of Pretrial Diversion Programs and Practices Findings from a national survey regarding pretrial diversion programs and practices are presented. Three sections follow a summary of major findings: diversion program characteristics; diversion ... Read More	2009
16.	Benchmarks for Developing a Law Enforcement Pandemic Flu Plan This “report is an interactive guide that leads the reader through a planning process to ensure continuity of law enforcement operations during a flu pandemic” (p. iii). This document is divided into ... Read More	2009
17.	Offender Supervision With Electronic Technology: Community Corrections Resource, Second Edition “[P]ractical information for the community corrections field [is provided in order] to make informed decisions about incorporating electronic supervision technologies” (p.10). Sections of this ... Read More	2009
18.	Preventing and Responding to Corrections-Based Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Community Corrections Professionals “The intention of this guide is to provide a general overview of corrections-based sexual assault as it relates to line staff and supervisors in community corrections agencies” (p.vii). Six sections ... Read More	2009
19.	Communication and Public Health Emergencies: A Guide for Law Enforcement “This report identifies the considerations that law enforcement executives should address in their public health communications plans, regarding internal communications (those that remain within the ... Read More	2009
20.	Offender Supervision with Electronic Technology: Community Corrections Resource, Second Edition The design and implementation of electronic monitoring technologies for the management of offenders under community supervision are described. Sections include: an overview of supervision with ... Read More	2009
21.	Benchmarks for Developing a Law Enforcement Pandemic Flu Plan “This Benchmarks report is an interactive guide that leads the reader through a planning process to ensure continuity of law enforcement operations during a flu epidemic” (p.iii). Seven sections ... Read More	2009
22.	An Evolving Field: Findings from the 2008 Parole Practices Survey Results from a survey of the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and the 13 Strategies as explained in the publication “Putting Public Safety First: 13 Parole Supervision Strategies to Enhance ... Read More	2009
23.	'A New Way of Doing Business': A Conversation about the Statewide Coordination of Problem-Solving Courts The statewide coordination of problem-solving courts is discussed. This article has these sections: introduction; participants; questions building legitimacy; alternatives to courts; in the shadow ... Read More	2009
24.	Justice Reinvestments in Wisconsin: Reducing Spending on Corrections and Reinvesting in Strategies to Increase Public Safety The process of providing technical assistance to the state of Wisconsin to reduce correctional spending while increasing public safety is explained. This brief has these sections: background; ... Read More	2009
25.	Justice Reinvestment in Texas: Assessing the Impact of the 2007 Justice Reinvestment Initiative The effect of Texas' implementation of a "justice reinvestment strategy to increase public safety and reduce spending on corrections" is explained (p. 1). Sections of this bulletin include: ... Read More	2009
26.	Justice Reinvestment in Wisconsin: Analyses & Policy Options to Reduce Spending on Corrections and Increase Public Safety A data-driven policy framework is presented that proposes to reduce correctional spending while increasing public safety through reinvestment strategies. This report contains the following sections: ... Read More	2009
27.	Examining At-Risk and Delinquent Girls in Illinois An "overview on data available on individual, family, and school risk factors for girls in Illinois" is provided (p. i). Topics discussed following an executive summary include: girls at risk for ... Read More	2009
28.	2009 Survey of Pretrial Services Programs 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 ... Read More	2009
29.	Breaking Cycles, Rebuilding Lives: Gender Analysis of Programs & Services for Incarcerated Women in Santa Clara County "[T]o what degree programs and services meet the needs and life circumstances of female inmates" is assessed by the Santa Clara County Women's Advocacy initiative (p. 4). Sections contained in this ... Read More	2008
30.	From Corrections to Community: The Juvenile Reentry Experience as Characterized by Multiple Systems Involvement The impact of involvement in multiple systems on the recidivism of ex-offending juveniles in Illinois is investigated. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; methods; findings -- ... Read More	2008
31.	A Framework for Improving Cross-Sector Coordination for Emergency Preparedness and Response: Action Steps for Public Health, Law Enforcement, the Judiciary and Corrections Specific action steps are described "that have particular potential to address existing barriers and misconceptions . . . and make cross-sectoral and cross-jurisdictional collaboration more feasible, ... Read More	2008
32.	The Status of Parole Returns to Prison in Colorado Information is presented regarding Colorado's parole revocation population. Sections following an executive summary are: the status of parole returns to Colorado prisons; demographic profile of ... Read More	2008
33.	Tracking Sex Offenders with Electronic Monitoring Technology: Implications and Practical Uses for Law Enforcement The electronic monitoring of sex offenders is explained. This publication covers: the definition of electronic monitoring technology; role of law enforcement; how offender location tracking works; ... Read More	2008
34.	Effective County Practices in Jail to Community Transition Planning for Offenders with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders "This publication focuses on defining the essential components of effective transition planning for this population [of inmates with co-occurring disorders] and showcases studies of promising county ... Read More	2008
35.	The Pursuit of Safety: Sex Offender Policy in the United States A "nationwide [systemic] review of current sex offender laws, policies, and trends" is presented (p. iii). Sections in addition to an executive summary include: introduction; historical background; ... Read More	2008
36.	Treatment and Reentry Practices for Sex Offenders: An Overview of States An "overview and analysis of existing treatment and reentry practices for sex offenders who are involved with the criminal justice system" is provided (p. iii). Sections following an executive ... Read More	2008
37.	Reentry Partnerships: A Guide for States & Faith-Based and Community Organizations Recommendations are given on how states "can improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and build or improve collaborations with community-based service providers" (p. 3). Goals and recommendations explain ... Read More	2008
38.	The Comprehensive Approach to Sex Offender Management This "Comprehensive Approach offers a promising and well-grounded framework that jurisdictions can consider as they build an informed, integrated set of policies and practices to promote the shared ... Read More	2008
39.	Legislative Trends in Sex Offender Management This report is "an overview of legislative trends pertaining to sex offender management, the intended objectives of such laws, and key research regarding the impact of these policy initiatives" (p. ... Read More	2008
40.	Key Roles of Law Enforcement in Sex Offender Management "The purpose of this brief is to provide an overview of the multiple roles that law enforcement can play in increasing public safety and reducing sexual victimization through sex offender management ... Read More	2008
41.	Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know About Sex Offenders Information about sex offenders and their management/supervision is provided. Topics discussed include: what sexual abuse is; how common sex crimes are; how many arrests occur for sex offenses; not ... Read More	2008
42.	Mental Health Courts: A Primer for Policymakers and Practitioners An overview of mental health courts is provided. Sections of this report include: the need for mental health courts; what a mental health court is; the types of individuals who participate in mental ... Read More	2008
43.	Implementing the Family Support Approach for Community Supervision Implementation of the Family Support Approach for Community Supervision is explained. This publication includes the following sections: introduction and overview; guiding principles for putting this ... Read More	2008
44.	Justice State Brief: Vermont Reinvestment The use by Vermont policymakers of “a data-driven strategy, called justice reinvestment, to better manage corrections spending, increase public safety, and redirect some of the savings toward efforts ... Read More	2008
45.	Police & Law Enforcement Short-Term Holding Facilities (Lock-Ups) & the Prison Rape Elimination Act: Information and Assistance for Law Enforcement & Chiefs of Police The application of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to lock-ups is explained. This document contains these sections: what PREA is; how PREA impacts you; frequently asked questions; PREA ... Read More	2008
46.	Jail Leaders Speak: Current and Future Challenges to Jail Operations and Administration: A Summary Report to the Bureau of Justice Assistance Major challenges facing U.S. jails now and in the future are discussed. Sections following an executive summary are: project overview; methodology; and Phase I -- Preliminary Results (i.e., ... Read More	2008
47.	What Works: Effective Recidivism Reduction and Risk-Focused Prevention Programs: A Compendium of Evidence-Based Options for Preventing New and Persistent Criminal Behavior "This report identifies and describes interventions that are effective in reducing recidivism and preventing crime" (p. 1). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; the ... Read More	2008
48.	Reincarcerated: The Experiences of Men Returning to Massachusetts Prisons Results are provided from the Massachusetts Prisoner Recidivism Study, the goal of which is "to better understand the experiences of recidivists and how their previous incarceration and time in ... Read More	2008
49.	Improving Responses to People with Mental Illness: The Essential Elements of a Specialized Law Enforcement-Based Program The ten essential elements for specialized law enforcement-based programs are described. These elements are: collaborative planning and implementation; program design; specialized training; ... Read More	2008
50.	Implementation and Short-Term Impact Evaluation of the Lake County Adult Probation Department's Women's Specialized Services Program Both the implementation and short-term impact of a specialized services program for women probationers in Lake County (IL) are assessed. Eight chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; ... Read More	2007
51.	Increasing Public Safety Through Successful Offender Reentry: Evidence-Based and Emerging Practices in Corrections The implementation of an effective offender reentry framework is explained. Sections contained in this manual include: introduction; offender reentry from a national perspective; framework for ... Read More	2007
52.	Trial and Error: Failure and Innovation in Criminal Justice Reform Reasons why some criminal justice reforms succeed and why some fail are discussed. Sections of this "red paper" include: introduction; failure of design; failure to manage power dynamics; failure to ... Read More	2007
53.	Conducted Energy Devices: Use in a Custodial Setting The utilization of conducted energy devices (CEDs) (i.e., Taser, Stinger, stun belt, shock stick, and stun shield) in jails is investigated. Results are provided for: various missions the sheriff’s ... Read More	2007
54.	Community Corrections’ Preparedness for Responding to Pandemic Flu and Other Crises: A Report of Responses to a Request for Information Need ideas on how other community based correction agencies are preparing for pandemic influenza? Then look at this survey. Responses are organized according to the following areas: respondent ... Read More	2007
55.	Evaluation of the Lewiston Family Treatment Drug Court: A Process and Intermediate Outcome Evaluation This report is for those people interested in the efficiency of family drug courts “developed as a means to respond to the complex problems posed by substance abuse among parents involved in the ... Read More	2007
56.	Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of a Mental Health Court The necessary components of mental health court design and implementation are described. The essential elements are: planning and administration; target population eligibility criteria; timely ... Read More	2007
57.	A Primer on Drug Addiction, Crime, and Treatment Issues related to the disproportionate impact on African Americans by drug laws in Illinois are addressed. Sections of this report include: drug abuse and dependence; drugs and crime; drug treatment ... Read More	2007
58.	Preparing Prisoners for Returning Home: A Process Evaluation of West Virginia's Offender Reentry Initiative Pre-release programs provided to soon-to-be-released inmates are evaluated. This report contains these sections: executive summary; introduction; present analysis; results for pre-release programs ... Read More	2007
59.	An Evaluation of the Cook County Community Based Transitional Services for Female Offenders Programs Findings from an assessment of a substance abuse treatment program for women with a DUI offense are presented. Six sections follow an executive summary: overview; literature review; process ... Read More	2007
60.	Repaying Debts: A Publication About How Policymakers Can Increase Accountability Among People Who Commit Crimes, Improve Rates of Child Support Collection and Victim Restitution, and Make People's Transition from Prisons and Jails to the Community Safe and Successful Research highlights, policy statements, and recommendations regarding the financial obligations of recently released individuals from jails and prisons are provided. Since ex-offenders often have ... Read More	2007
61.	Probation and Parole's Growing Caseloads and Workload Allocation: Strategies for Managerial Decision Making This report provides "baseline data to assist policymakers and administrators in confronting workload allocation issues" (p. 6). Sections of this document include: growing workload; supervision ... Read More	2007
62.	Successful Implementation of a Model Juvenile Treatment Court Program: Anne Arundel County, MD Juvenile Treatment Court Program Producing Community Outcomes Results from a process and outcome evaluation of the Anne Arundel County Juvenile Treatment Court (AACJTC) are reviewed. Sections of this Summary Report are: introduction; program success and ... Read More	2007
63.	Justice Reinvestment State Brief: Texas Texas' use of "a data-driven strategy called justice reinvestment to better manage corrections spending, increase public safety, and redirect some of the savings toward efforts that will improve ... Read More	2007
64.	Justice Reinvestment State Brief: Kansas Kansas' use of "a data-driven strategy called justice reinvestment to better manage corrections spending, increase public safety, and redirect some of the savings toward efforts that will improve ... Read More	2007
65.	The Role of Traditional Pretrial Diversion in the Age of Specialty Treatment Courts: Expanding the Range of Problem-Solving Options at the Pretrial Stage "This document addresses just the traditional pretrial diversion and specialty treatment court programs that do not require a guilty plea as the price of admission to the program" (p. 6). Sections ... Read More	2007
66.	Report to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority: Analysis of InfoNet Data from Domestic Violence Agencies, January 1998 through December 11, 2005: Executive Summary This study examines the abuse of women and their children with a view to matching services to their needs. Sections of this report include: introduction; methodology; results -- demographic ... Read More	2007
67.	Final Implementation Evaluation Report for the Illinois Going Home Program Results from an evaluation of the implementation of the Illinois Going Home Program (GH), which prepares prisoners for their release into their community, are presented. This report contains these ... Read More	2007
68.	Policy Options to Increase Public Safety and to Manage the Growth of the Prison Population Policy options that address the projected growth of Texas prisoners while increasing public safety are described. Proposed number of beds, turnover per year, placements, anticipated net widening, ... Read More	2007
69.	Community Re-Entry Challenges Daunt Ex-Offenders Quest for a Fresh Start Challenges faced by ex-prisoners as they try to reenter communities in Illinois are investigated. Topics covered include: methods and participant characteristics; preparing for release; getting out ... Read More	2007
70.	Female Sex Offenders Information regarding adolescent girls and women sex offenders is presented. Sections of this brief include: introduction; the extent of sex offending by females; factors affecting the (under) ... Read More	2007
71.	Guidelines for Pandemic Emergency Preparedness Planning: A Road Map for Courts "The purpose of this 'Road Map' is to suggest some of the potential impacts a pandemic outbreak may have on the court's operation and mission and to present some approaches the court might consider ... Read More	2007
72.	Increasing Public Safety and Generating Savings: Options for Pennsylvania Policymakers Causes for the increase in Pennsylvania's state prison population and strategies to reduce growth while increasing public safety are discussed. This policy brief is divided into four parts: ... Read More	2007
73.	Pretrial Diversion and the Law: A Sampling of Four Decades of Appellate Court Rulings Legal issues surrounding pretrial diversion (or pretrial intervention) are discussed. This monograph has these sections: introduction; eligibility and admission; enrollment; terms of pretrial ... Read More	2007
74.	Implementing Balanced and Restorative Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Probation This guide "is specifically designed to provide practical BARJ [balanced and restorative justice] strategies that can be utilized by probation professionals on a daily basis" (p. 5). Sections ... Read More	2006
75.	Building an Offender Reentry Program: A Guide for Law Enforcement Information about the development and implementation of offender reentry initiatives by law enforcement agencies is provided. Sections comprising this guide are: offender reentry 101; building an ... Read More	2006
76.	Implementing Balanced and Restorative Justice: A Guide for Law Enforcement Officers Guidance is provided for the implementation of balanced and restorative justice (BARJ) strategies by law enforcement officers. This guide is comprised of the following sections: about this guide; ... Read More	2006
77.	Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Prisoner Re-Entry The relation between prisoner reentry and Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) is discussed. This document is comprised of these sections: impact of prisoner reentry; critical need for housing; role of ... Read More	2006
78.	Homelessness and Prisoner Re-Entry The issue of homelessness faced by ex-offenders is addressed. Topics covered in this document include: the impact of new released prisoners; ex-offenders at risk for homelessness; funding to counter ... Read More	2006
79.	Drug Court Case Management: Role, Function, and Utility Effective case management for drug courts is explained. Sections following an executive summary are: the role of case management in the drug court process -- an overview; history and models of case ... Read More	2006
80.	Prisoner Reentry: Addressing the Challenges in Weed and Seed Communities The ways in which Weed and Seed sites provide offender reentry programs and partner with local organizations is surveyed. Sections of this report cover: Weed and Seed involvement in prisoner ... Read More	2006
81.	Jail Reentry Roundtable Initiative A digest of presentations and discussions regarding the reentry of jail inmates is supplied. Thirteen sections comprise this document: introduction and meeting overview; what we know about jails at ... Read More	2006
82.	Jail Reentry Roundtable Initiative A digest of presentations and discussions regarding the reentry of jail inmates is supplied. Thirteen sections comprise this document: introduction and meeting overview; what we know about jails at ... Read More	2006
83.	Implementing Balanced and Restorative Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Corrections This guide for juvenile corrections staff regards balanced and restorative justice (BARJ). Sections of this document include: balanced and restorative justice -- principles of restorative justice and ... Read More	2006
84.	Implementing Balanced and Restorative Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Detention This guide for individuals who work in juvenile temporary detention centers regards balanced and restorative justice (BARJ). Sections of this document include: balanced and restorative justice -- ... Read More	2006
85.	Managing Sex Offenders: Citizens Supporting Law Enforcement: A Resource Guide for Law Enforcement Information is provided to assist law enforcement in its management of sex offenders. This guide is divided into the following five sections: key policy mandates impacting law enforcement -- ... Read More	2006
86.	Best Practices Guide for Acquisition of New Technology The successful acquisition of new technology is explained. Sections contained in this guide are: introduction; why invest in new technology; what new technology is; how to use this guide; and ... Read More	2006
87.	Best Practices Guide for Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Police Personnel Guidance for the recruitment and retention of highly skilled employees is supplied. Sections comprising this guide are: introduction; recruitment -- agency self-assessment, community assessment, and ... Read More	2006
88.	Best Practices Guide for Generation X Recruits and the Field Training Experience Guidance for effective field training of Generation X recruits is proffered. This guide covers: the history of Generation X; and the FTP (Field Training Program) impact on Generation X recruits.... Read More	2006
89.	Best Practices Guide for Institutionalizing Mentoring Into Police Departments The use of mentoring as an essential part of successful employee recruitment and retention is explained. This guide is comprised of these sections: what mentoring is; mentoring benefits for mentors; ... Read More	2006
90.	Best Practice Guide for Grantwriting Guidelines for writing a grant are provided. Sections of this guide are: introduction; purpose of the grant; content, strategy -- planning and writing; additional funding agency resources; writing ... Read More	2006
91.	Jackson County School-Based Probation Program: Lessons Learned An innovative program for juvenile probationers based in Jackson County (IL) schools is examined. This summary is comprised of the following sections: program description and goals; school-based ... Read More	2006
92.	Best Practices Guide for Institutionalizing Mentoring Into Police Departments The use of mentoring as an essential part of successful employee recruitment and retention is explained. This guide is comprised of these sections: what mentoring is; mentoring benefits for mentors; ... Read More	2006
93.	The Effect of Drug Use, Drug Treatment Participation, and Treatment Completion on Probationer Recidivism The recidivism experienced by those probationers that did not finish drug treatment is examined. Sections following an abstract include: introduction; drug use, drug treatment, and probationer ... Read More	2006
94.	Privacy Policy Development Guide and Implementation Templates Guidance for developing comprehensive privacy policies by justice agencies is provided. Sections comprising this manual include: introduction; governance; planning; process; product; implementation; ... Read More	2006
95.	Guns, Safety and Proactive Supervision: Involving Probation and Parole in Project SAFE Neighborhoods “The information in this monograph is intended to raise concerns and issues that agencies and officers should consider in decisions about proactive supervision as it relates to dealing with ... Read More	2006
96.	Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program: Cost Analysis Study "The cost analysis study of the Iowa Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program provides an economic perspective on the cost of treatment provision compared to the cost of a prison sentence" (p. ... Read More	2006
97.	Painting the Current Picture: A National Report Card on Drug Courts and Other Problem Solving Court Programs in the United States Results from the 2005 National Survey on Drug Courts and other Problem Solving Courts are summarized. Sections of this report are: introduction; drug courts -- a national phenomenon; DWI courts; ... Read More	2005
98.	Community Reintegration Trajectories: A Qualitative Comparative Study of Gang-Affiliated and Non-Gang-Affiliated Ex-Offenders "This report examines qualitatively the re-entry experiences and trajectories of 39 Chicago-area ex-convicts during the first year of their most recent release from incarceration in a State penal ... Read More	2005
99.	First Year Assessment of the 2003 Probation Reform Law's Impact on the Administration of Justice in Delaware (Senate Bill 50 and Senate Bill 150): A Joint Report "Although it is too early to assess the full impact of SB50, and indeed the ramifications of this bill will unfold over several years, this report provides a preliminary examination of trends that ... Read More	2005
100.	Program Completion, Behavioral Change, and Re-Arrest for the Batterer Intervention System of Cook County Illinois: Final Report to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority The effectiveness of Cook County batterer intervention programs (BIP) is investigated. Sections of this report include: background; Social Service Department of the Circuit Court of Cook County ... Read More	2005
101.	An Evaluation of the Moral Reconation Therapy of the Franklin/Jefferson County Evening Reporting Center Program Results from an 18-month evaluation of the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) provided by the Evening Reporting Centers (ERC) of the Illinois Fourth Probation District of the Second Judicial Circuit are ... Read More	2005
102.	Project Guide: Juvenile Facility Design "[I]nformation on operational and design issues that significantly influence the quality of residential services to youthful populations" is provided. Topics discussed include: analysis of need; ... Read More	2005
103.	Project Guide: The NEPA Land Use Process for Proposed Development of Correctional Facilities in Indian Country Compliance issues proposed correctional facilities in Indian Country face with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 are explained. The NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) process ... Read More	2005
104.	Sharing Justice Information: A Capability Assessment Toolkit This self-assessment tool is for justice organizations which are considering or planning a justice information-sharing initiative. Sections of this toolkit include: executive summary; getting ... Read More	2005
105.	Painting the Current Picture: A National Report Card on Drug Courts and Other Problem Solving Court Programs in the United States Results from the 2004 National Survey on Drug Courts and other Problem Solving Courts are summarized. Sections of this report are: introduction; drug courts -- a national phenomenon; drug court ... Read More	2005
106.	Navigating the Mental Health Maze: A Guide for Court Practitioners Basic information about mental illness and its treatment is imparted. This guide is divided into six parts: the mental health "system"; understanding mental illness and its symptoms; how mental ... Read More	2005
107.	A Guide to Mental Health Court Design and Implementation A guide for creating and establishing a mental health court is presented. Following an executive summary are these sections: introduction; step I -- understanding the mental health court concept; ... Read More	2005
108.	A Guide to Collecting Mental Health Court Outcome Data A guide "to help both well-established and newly operating courts develop practical, feasible, and effective strategies for collecting outcome data" is provided. Topics discussed are: key ... Read More	2005
109.	Project Guide: Best Practices -- In-Custody Programs for Juveniles and Adults Seventeen best practice in-custody programs (the "placement in residential program that restrict offender access to the community") are described (p. 7). Programs highlighted are: Aggression ... Read More	2005
110.	Project Guide: Design Review "[E]specially useful during schematic design, "this pamphlet offers assistance through the often challenging design review process (p. 7). Sections of this booklet are: how to use this project ... Read More	2005
111.	Project Guide: Existing Facility Evaluations The process of evaluating an existing facility is explained. This guide is comprised of the following sections: overview; when to evaluate an existing facility; who should participate in the ... Read More	2005
112.	Project Guide: Objective Classification Analysis The use of an objective classification system (OCS) is described. This guide explains: classification analysis in general; designing a classification system; benefits of implementing a ... Read More	2005
113.	Project Guide: Population Profiles, Population Projections and Bed Needs Projections Three parts of a Needs Assessment, which "is conducted to determine, verify, and/or quantify the need for greater capacity, a different type of facility, a new facility or expansion and renovation of ... Read More	2005
114.	Project Guide: Selecting an Architect -- Developing RFQs and RFPs The process involved in developing and announcing a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is summarized. Sections comprising this guide include: overview; RFQ versus RFP; ... Read More	2005
115.	Project Guide: Site Selection The process of site selection is explained. Topics discussed in this guide are: identifying potential sites in general; selecting the team to find the site; developing site evaluation criteria; ... Read More	2005
116.	Project Guide: Tribal Justice System Assessment "[D]irection to tribal jurisdictions interested in conducting a justice system assessment for the purposes of addressing systemic issues raised in the development of detention and correctional ... Read More	2005
117.	Project Guide: Adult Correctional Facility Design Resources This document contains brief descriptions of 21 references pertaining to the planning and designing of adult correctional and detention facilities.... Read More	2005
118.	Project Guide: Alternatives to Incarceration of Offenders The use of Alternative Programs ("a broad and varied array of alternatives to detention and incarceration") in Indian Country is explained (p. 7). Sections of this guide include: introduction; ... Read More	2005
119.	Project Guide: Assessment of Project Status & Technical Assistance Needs A checklist for assessing the Tribe's progress through the facility development process is provided. Activities tracked include team development, planning, programming, site selection, environmental ... Read More	2005
120.	Returning Home Illinois Policy Brief: Health and Prisoner Reentry Issues regarding prisoner health and reentry are discussed. Sections contained in this brief are: health status of soon-to-be released prisoners; services received in prison; prevalence of selected ... Read More	2005
121.	Returning Home Illinois Policy Brief: Prisoner Reentry and Residential Mobility The "extent of and reasons for residential mobility among released prisoers and how mobility might affect reentry outcomes" is examined (p. 1). This brief is comprised of the following section: ... Read More	2005
122.	Returning Home Illinois Policy Brief: Employment and Prisoner Reentry "[F]indings on pre-and in-prison employment training and experiences as well as post release employment outcomes among released prisoners who returned to Chicago" are presented (p. 1). Topics ... Read More	2005
123.	Returning Home Illinois Policy Brief: Treatment Matching The question of whether "limited drug treatment resources [are] being targeted to those with the greatest need" is investigated (p. 2). Sections of this brief are: introduction; data used in this ... Read More	2005
124.	A Profile of Class 4 Felony Offenders Sentenced to Prison In Illinois A profile of Class 4 felony offenders, the least serious felony classification, utilizing criminal histories is provided. Sections of this Research Bulletin are: incarceration trends state fiscal ... Read More	2005
125.	Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Probationer Recidivism The relationship between probationer drug use and recidivism along with drug treatment participation and completion is examined. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; data; ... Read More	2005
126.	The Disproportionate Incarceration of African Americans for Drug Crimes: The Illinois Perspective Racial disproportionality in the sentencing of individuals for drug crimes committed in Illinois is investigated. Sections of this report include: Illinois statistics; explanations for racially ... Read More	2005
127.	Developing Profiles of Violent Offenders and Identifying Groups of Violent Offenders at High Risk of Recidivism and Treatment Failure Violent offenders sentenced to probation are profiled. Four chapters follow an executive summary: profiles of violent offenders; domestic violence offenders (with and without children) and illicit ... Read More	2004
128.	Youth Accountability Boards: How Prosecutors are Engaging Communities to Respond to Low-Level Juvenile Offending The essential elements of youth accountability boards (AKA community justice committees, neighborhood conference committees, community panels for youth, and restorative justice conferences), ... Read More	2004
129.	Impetus and Implementation of the Sheridan Correctional Center Therapeutic Community The need for a facility "devoted to substance abuse treatment and prisoner reentry, including both institutional and post-release programming," and its planned design and operation are discussed (p. ... Read More	2004
130.	Painting the Current Picture: A National Report Card on Drug Courts and Other Problem Solving Court Programs in the United States "[I]nformation regarding the impact of drug courts as stated in current scientific literature as well as . . . an aggregate summary of survey results from each state detailing the number and type of ... Read More	2004
131.	A 21st Century Workforce for America's Correctional Profession "This document is a report summarizing the Discovery Phase of the extensive project entitled 'Building a Strategic Workforce Plan for the Corrections Profession'" (p. 5). Five sections follow an ... Read More	2004
132.	Planning a Domestic Violence Court: The New York State Experience The development and implementation of a domestic violence court is explored through the experiences of the Brooklyn Felony Domestic Violence Court, New York state's first such court. This report ... Read More	2004
133.	Evaluation of the Youthful Offender System (YOS) in Colorado: A Report of Findings Per 18-1.3-407, C.R.S. A second evaluation of "recidivism rates, offender profiles, and a broad picture of the operations of YOS as observed from the perspective of the residents, staff, treatment providers, and ... Read More	2004
134.	Family Dependency Treatment Courts: Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Using the Drug Court Model Issues surrounding family dependency treatment courts (FDTCs) brought up at a 1999 focus group of teams from the most well-established FDTCs (e.g., Kansas City (MO), Reno (NV), San Diego (CA), and ... Read More	2004
135.	Correctional Treatment in Delaware: Strategies for Success "[I]ssues related to [drug] treatment for adult offenders and its impact on the justice system" are explored (p. 3). This report contains an executive summary, introduction, and five sections: ... Read More	2004
136.	The Future of Drug Courts: How States are Mainstreaming the Drug Court Model An analysis of drug court institutionalization in four states (Louisiana, Missouri, New York, and Ohio) is presented. Topics discussed include: the early years of drug courts; leadership and ... Read More	2004
137.	Bridging the Gap: Researchers, Practitioners and the Future of Drug Courts A round table transcript of scholars and practitioners addressing questions about drug courts and the future is provided. Sections comprising this document are: introduction; participant list; ... Read More	2004
138.	Drug Treatment Managed Care and the Courts: From Conflict to Collaboration The relationship between managed care and drug courts is examined. Topics discussed include: development of managed care; health maintenance organizations (HMOs); hybrids -- preferred provider ... Read More	2004
139.	Disproportionate Incarceration of African Americans for Drug Offenses in the U.S. "[N]ational trends in arrests and incarcerations for drug offenses and . . . the unstinting growth in the country's prison population attributable mainly to increases in the number of persons ... Read More	2004
140.	Functional Standards Development for Automated Case Management Systems for Probation Guidelines regarding the implementation of effective automated case management systems (CMS) for probation agencies are presented. Sections comprising these standards are: introduction; purpose; ... Read More	2003
141.	Sheridan Correctional Center Therapeutic Community: Year 2 Results from a second year evaluation of the Sheridan Correctional Center Therapeutic Community are presented. This report contains the following sections: overview; inmate characteristics; program ... Read More	2003
142.	Identifying Beneficiaries of PIE Inmate Incomes: Who Benefits from Wage Earnings of Inmates Working in the Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Program? Major financial beneficiaries of Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) inmate incomes and the dollar amount of these benefits are determined. Eight sections follow an executive summary: introduction; ... Read More	2003
143.	IACP Police Facility Planning Guidelines: A Desk Reference for Law Enforcement Executives An 18-step project planning model for all types and sizes of police facilities is presented. Four sections comprise this document: project initiation; planning/pre-design; budgeting and funding; and ... Read More	2003
144.	Surveying Communities: A Resource for Community Justice Planners The use of a survey to determine the concerns of the community is explained. The following sections comprise this report: introduction; community surveys -- needs assessment, community support, ... Read More	2003
145.	Evaluation of Colorado's Prison Therapeutic Community for Sex Offenders: A Report of Findings An evaluation regarding the components of and outcomes for the sex offenders' therapeutic community (TC) is provided. An executive summary and six sections comprise this report: study purpose; ... Read More	2003
146.	Pretrial Services Programming at the Start of the 21st Century: A Survey of Pretrial Services Programs Results from the third survey of pretrial service programs (2001) are provided. This report is made up of nine parts: executive summary; introduction; general characteristics of pretrial services ... Read More	2003
147.	The New York State Adult Drug Court Evaluation: Policies, Participants and Impacts Results from an impact evaluation regarding policies and participant characteristics of 11 drug courts are presented. In addition to an executive summary, 20 chapters comprise this report: ... Read More	2003
148.	Domestic Violence Probation in Lake, Winnebago, and Kankakee Counties Results from an assessment of three domestic violence probation programs conducted by Justice Research Associates are reviewed. Descriptions of the population targeted and the programming utilized by ... Read More	2002
149.	Developing a Jail Industry: A Workbook A basic primer on developing or improving a jail industry program is provided. This workbook contains the following chapters: introduction to jail industries; key development principles; components ... Read More	2002
150.	Business Planning Guide for Jail Industries A guide to writing a business plan for a jail industry is presented. Seven chapters comprise this manual: elements of a business plan; controlling the business plan; evaluating the business plan; ... Read More	2002
151.	An Analysis of Gang Members and Non-Gang Members Discharged From Probation Data collected for the 2000 Illinois Probation Outcome Study are analyzed and commented on. Sections of this report include: offender characteristics; types of offenses; sentence conditions; ... Read More	2002
152.	The Impact of Domestic Violence Probation Programs Results from a process and impact evaluation of the domestic violence probation projects in three Illinois counties are provided. Program descriptions, offender demographics, and short-term outcomes ... Read More	2002
153.	Mission Possible: Strong Governance Structures for the Integration of Justice Information Systems Justice integration governance structures at the local government level are examined. An executive summary and the following eight chapters comprise this report: introduction -- the local governance ... Read More	2002
154.	Long-term Impact Evaluation of Specialized Sex Offender Probation Programs in Lake, DuPage and Winnebago Counties: Table of Contents [and] Executive Summary Access to a report about recidivism and treatment failure of participants in a specialized sex offender program is provided at this website. Rates of recidivism, specialized probation and higher ... Read More	2002
155.	Workplace Stalking: A Guide for Criminal Justice Professionals Strategies for effectively dealing with the stalking of criminal justice employees by offenders are reviewed. Nine sections comprise this guidebook: stalking -- definitions, prevalence, and overview; ... Read More	2002
156.	Adult Detention in Delaware: Issues and Implications Findings from a study of Delaware's adult detention population are presented. This report is compiled of the following sections: executive summary; introduction; why people are detained; summary of ... Read More	2002
157.	Workplace Stalking: A Guide for Criminal Justice Professionals "[I]nformation and recommendations for effective response to workplace stalking of criminal justice professionals" is provided (p. 5). This guidebook contains sections about: stalking -- ... Read More	2002
158.	Results from the 2000 Illinois Audit Probation Outcome Study Results from an assessment of the needs and impact of probation in Illinois are provided. The following sections comprise this report: executive summary; introduction; methodology; general ... Read More	2002
159.	Mother Child Community Corrections Project Media Advocacy Guidance on how to answer common media questions is provided. Talking points regarding the following questions are included: Why is this an issue?; Why do these programs deal just with mothers and ... Read More	2001
160.	Craine House Residential Community Corrections and Day Reporting Program A public-private partnership "focused on making a safer and better place for young children and their mothers who are under criminal justice supervision" is described (p. 1). Sections of this case ... Read More	2001
161.	Summit House A program that is an alternative to prison for mothers and pregnant women is examined. This case study discusses: the genesis of the program; growing pains; mission and goals; program components; ... Read More	2001
162.	Women Arise -- A Day Reporting Center, Detroit, Michigan A case study of a community-based agency that provides rehabilitative programs for offenders and ex-offenders is presented. Sections of this report include: program genesis; mission and goals; ... Read More	2001
163.	Volunteers of America -- Portland Women's Residential Center (WRC) A case study of a redesigned residential program for female offenders is provided. Sections of this report describe: the genesis of the program; growing pains -- what we wish we would have done; ... Read More	2001
164.	La Bodega de la Familia/Family Justice, New York City A program that deals directly with substance abusing offenders and their families is profiles. This case study describes: the genesis of the program; mission and goals; program components; ... Read More	2001
165.	Community Justice in Rural America: Four Examples and Four Futures Findings from a study of rural communities in which community justice efforts are thriving are presented. Five sections comprise this report: introduction; the sites -- Boise County (ID), Jefferson ... Read More	2001
166.	Emerging Issues on Privatized Prisons Pros and cons for the utilization of prison privatization are presented. In addition to an executive summary, this report contains the following chapters: introduction; the history and key debates ... Read More	2001
167.	The Role of Local Government in Community Safety Programs that utilize community-local government partnerships to reduce crime are examined. This report is comprised of the following sections: executive summary; community safety in cities, suburbs, ... Read More	2001
168.	Evaluation of Oklahoma Drug Courts, 1997-2000 A Phase II evaluation of drug courts in Tulsa, Creek, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, Seminole, Pottawatomie, and McClain counties is provided. Drug court participants were adult non-violent felony offenders ... Read More	2001
169.	Specialized Sex Offender Probation in Cook County Links Supervision, Treatment A containment approach to supervising sex offenders on probation is described. The Adult Sex Offender Probation (ASOP) Project is "an intensive supervision probation project for offenders convicted ... Read More	2001
170.	Developing an Evaluation Plan for Community Courts: Assessing the Hartford Community Court Model The adaptations of the community court model implemented in Hartford and an evaluation plan to assess program progress and impact are examined. This report is divided into eight parts: introduction ... Read More	2001
171.	Problem-Solving Probation: A Look at Four Community-Based Experiments The use of community justice by four probation departments to improve operations is explored. Topical areas of this publication include: introduction; probation's original promise; protecting the ... Read More	2001
172.	Global Justice Information Network (Global) Home Page The Global Justice Information Network "aims to develop and implement a standards-based electronic information exchange capability, providing the justice community with timely, accurate, complete, ... Read More	2001
173.	Re-Arrest Rates Among Youth Receiving Juvenile Sanctions: An Evaluation of the Juvenile Sentencing Advocacy Project: Evaluation Report Findings from a study regarding re-offending rates of youth receiving juvenile sanctions compared to youth receiving adult sentences are supplied and analyzed. Evaluation results were reported ... Read More	2001
174.	IACP -- An Information Integration Planning Model A planning model "to advance cross-agency integration of criminal justice information systems" is provided (p. v). In addition to an executive summary, this report contains sections about: criminal ... Read More	2000
175.	Creating a New Criminal Justice System for the 21st Century: Findings and Results From State and Local Program Evaluation Lessons learned from effective drug abuse and violent crime prevention programs operated at state and local levels are presented. Program evaluations include: school-based probation -- SBP ... Read More	2000
176.	Pretrial Services Operating at the Optimum: A Self Assessment Guide A tool for specifically measuring pretrial release program effectiveness is presented. The assessment instrument is self-administered, subjectively scored, and lists key practices. Document contents ... Read More	2000
177.	And Justice for All: An Executive Briefing Designed for justice organization leaders, this document provides an overview of the importance of these individuals' roles in the integration of justice information systems and how to build a ... Read More	2000
178.	Emerging Judicial Strategies for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Caseload: Mental Health Courts in Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, San Bernardino, and Anchorage An examination of the first four mental health courts to be operated in the U.S. is presented. This report's executive summary discusses the origin of a mental health court approach, common features ... Read More	2000
179.	A Second Look at Alleviating Jail Crowding: A Systems Perspective Examples of practices that have been successful in alleviating jail overcrowding are presented. This document contains the following chapters: introduction and overview; anatomy of the criminal ... Read More	2000
180.	Investing Wisely in Crime Prevention: International Experiences Successful crime prevention programs from the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand are looked at. Five sections comprise this booklet: introduction; risk factors; country ... Read More	2000
181.	Community Courts: An Evolving Model There have been ten community courts opened since the first one began in 1993 in midtown Manhattan, with 13 more planned to open in the near future. Steps in developing community courts and ... Read More	2000
182.	Recruiting & Retaining Women: A Self-Assessment Guide for Law Enforcement Issues that must be addressed when a law enforcement agency tries to increase its female staff are examined. Chapters look at: the advantages of hiring and retaining more women; assessing the ... Read More	2000
183.	Juveniles in Adult Prisons and Jails: A National Assessment "This study represents the most thorough examination to date of the issues presented by youth who are incarcerated in adult facilities" (p. x). In addition to an executive summary that discusses the ... Read More	2000
184.	Juvenile Drug Courts: Strategies in Practice Sixteen strategies for planning and implementing an effective juvenile drug court are presented. Strategies include: collaborative planning; teamwork; clearly defined target population and ... Read More	2000
185.	The Supervised Pretrial Release Primer Supervised pretrial release (SPR) is an effective way for higher risk defendants to be safely supervised in the community. SPR can also be an important part of a jail crowding reduction strategy. ... Read More	1999
186.	Delaware Criminal Justice Information System: The Evolution of Integration Begun in 1990, the Delaware CJIS was the first integrated state system that supported electronic sharing of criminal justice information among all parts of the criminal justice community. It ... Read More	1999
187.	Making a Prison Gang-Free: The Taylorville Correctional Center A 5-month evaluation of the gang-free environment created at Taylorville was conducted. A summary of that evaluation is provided. Sections of this report cover evaluation approaches, mission, the ... Read More	1999
188.	Report of the National Task Force on Court Automation and Integration Efforts by courts to automate and integrate information systems internally and throughout the justice system are discussed. Reasons to automate and integrate include cost savings, increased ... Read More	1999
189.	Integrating Drug Testing Into a Pretrial Services System: 1999 Update The latest information on how to integrate drug testing (aka pretrial drug monitoring) is provided. Two new technological advances are described (expansion of hand-held devices and the sweat patch) ... Read More	1999
190.	Addressing Community Gang Problems: A Practical Guide This guide provides information for agencies and community groups to develop individualized responses to local gang problems. The eight chapters are titled: 1. Introduction; 2. Defining the ... Read More	1998
191.	Improving State and Local Criminal Justice Systems: A Report on How Public Defenders, Prosecutors, and Other Criminal Justice System Practitioners Are Collaborating Across the Country In response to a desire to improve the quality of criminal defense service for indigent defendants, this report describes seven models of collaborative interagency planning. The models and ... Read More	1998
192.	Trial Court Performance Standards with Commentary This volume comments on 22 separate performance standards for general jurisdiction trial courts. The standards are grouped in five areas: 1. Access to justice, 2. Expedition and timeliness, 3. ... Read More	1997
193.	Trial Court Performance Standards and Measurement System The five performance areas into which the 22 standards are grouped are: 1. Access to justice; 2. Expedition and timeliness; 3. Equality, fairness, and integrity; 4. Independence and accountability; ... Read More	1997
194.	National Guidelines for Death Investigation Medicolegal death investigation guidelines are divided into six sections in this volume. They are entitled: A. Investigative tools and equipment; B. Arriving at the scene; C. Documenting and ... Read More	1997
195.	Intervening with Substance-Abusing Offenders: A Framework for Action: Executive Summary A brief discussion is provided of the six major goals suggested by the National Task Force on Correctional Substance Abuse Strategies for substance abuse programming.... Read More	1991
196.	Intervening with Substance-Abusing Offenders: A Framework for Action Effective, documented strategies for controlling contraband in institutions, monitoring substance abuse behavior, and therapeutic or educational intervention do exist. This document discusses six ... Read More	1991
197.	Volunteer Programs: Enhancing Public Safety by Leveraging Resources: A Resource Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies This publication is “a resource guide for chiefs of police, sheriffs, and other executives of state and local law enforcement agencies interested in establishing or enhancing volunteer programs ... Read More
198.	Coaching Packets “Each of these Coaching Packets provides an overview of a key topic related to successful offender reentry, concrete strategies and key steps for enhancing practice in this area, and a "self ... Read More

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Yesterday	Coaching Packets “Each of these Coaching Packets provides an overview of a key topic related to successful offender reentry, concrete strategies and key steps for enhancing practice in this area, and a "self ... Accession Number: 024641.
Yesterday	The School-to-Prison Pipeline…and Back: Obstacles and Remedies for the Re-Enrollment of Adjudicated Youth “In this article, [the authors] consider the disturbing reluctance of schools to allow delinquent youth to continue their education and the high dropout rates for youth returning from juvenile ... Accession Number: 024642.
Yesterday	Florida Model Jail Standards In addition to the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS), this website provides access to: FMJS--Revisions Highlighted (07/31/09); August 2010 Jail Inspectors Class Memo; Tallahassee Inspectors Class ... Accession Number: 024624.
Yesterday	The NAMI NJ Do and Don’t Card for Law Enforcement Education: Mental Illness Crisis This pocket card explains what to do and not to do when interacting with mentally ill people during a crisis. Accession Number: 024632.
Yesterday	Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, 2007 Those people involved with juveniles under probation will find this fact sheet interesting. Observations made include: one-third of all delinquency cases disposed in 2007 received probation as the ... Accession Number: 024633.
Yesterday	Static-99 Clearinghouse A wealth of information regarding this sex offender risk assessment instrument for adult males is available at this website. Points of entry are Static-99 documents, training, Static-2002 documents, ... Accession Number: 024635.
Yesterday	National GAINS Center “The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with ... Accession Number: 024625.
Yesterday	Establishing and Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility upon Release from Public Institutions Individuals involved in acquiring Medicaid benefits for mentally ill ex-offenders returning to the community will find the lessons learned from this study helpful. The development and implementation ... Accession Number: 024645.
Yesterday	Prisons and Terrorism: Radicalization and De-Radicalization in 15 Countries Anyone involved with prisons should read this report. It “identifies trade-offs and dilemmas but also principles and best practices that will help governments and policymakers spot new ideas and ... Accession Number: 024646.
Yesterday	State Correctional System Officers’ Retirement Programs: Results from a 50-State Survey This information will be of interest to people involved with the retirement of state correctional system officers. Responses from this survey cover whether a separate retirement system exists for ... Accession Number: 024649.
Yesterday	Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09 Results from the second National Inmate Survey (NIS-2) documenting inmate sexual assault are presented. The NIS-2 “is part of the National Prison Rape Statistics Program, which collects ... Accession Number: 024652.
Yesterday	Policies and Procedures of the Illinois Juvenile Justice System This report provides an overview of the Illinois juvenile justice system including the processes related to an incident, police custody and arrest, pre-trial, trial or plea, sentencing hearing, ... Accession Number: 024653.
Aug. 30, 2010	Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2007 Statistics regarding juvenile court cases are organized according to counts and trends, gender, race, age, detention, intake decision, waiver to criminal court, and adjudication and disposition. Accession Number: 024634.
Aug. 30, 2010	Project POOCH Information about and from Project POOCH can be found on this website. Project POOCH (Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change with Hounds) is a program began in 1993 at the MacLaren Youth Correctional ... Accession Number: 024609.
Aug. 30, 2010	A History of Prison Inmate-Animal Interaction Programs The use of animal-facilitated programming in prisons is examined. This is done with a detailed look at historic precedents and current programs. While more research is needed, it appears that animal ... Accession Number: 024604.
Aug. 30, 2010	Pound Puppies: The Rehabilitative Uses of Dogs in Correctional Facilities This article provides a nice overview of the role dogs can play in an inmate’s rehabilitation. Topics discussed include: the roots of animal therapy; three types of assistance dog training—guide dog, ... Accession Number: 024605.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Experiences of Offenders in a Prison Canine Program The experiences of participants in the prison-based Indiana Canine Assistant and Adolescent Network (ICAAN) are explored. Findings are presented for the following themes—patience, parenting skills, ... Accession Number: 024606.
Aug. 30, 2010	Perspectives of Youth in an Animal-Centered Correctional Vocational Program: A Qualitative Evaluation of Project Pooch The experiences of incarcerated youth participating in the Project POOCH program are explored. Global themes reported are: patience and responsibility; developing a relationship; work ... Accession Number: 024608.
Aug. 30, 2010	Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense The need to fund services for juveniles affected by traumatic events is explained. Topics discussed include traumatic experiences affect on brain development in children; traumatic brain injury and ... Accession Number: 024619.
Aug. 30, 2010	Prison Count 2010: State Population Declines for the First Time in 38 Years The 0.3% drop in the number of individuals held in U.S. prisons (from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009) is discussed. Sections of this brief cover the wide range of state trends, what is ... Accession Number: 024620.
Aug. 30, 2010	Cities Pave the Way: Promising Reentry Policies that Promote Local Hiring of People with Criminal Records Individuals involved with helping ex-offenders find employment after their release from incarceration will find this guide very interesting. It “assembles the most promising local policies that ... Accession Number: 024622.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Real Costs and Benefits of Change: Finding Opportunities for Reform During Difficult Fiscal Times Individuals advocating for cost-effective juvenile justice reform need to turn to this guide “to help reinforce the value, both in terms of dollars and substance, of progressive programming for ... Accession Number: 024621.
Aug. 30, 2010	Expanding Opportunity: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated in the Green Economy This paper can help individuals “in their work to overcome systemic barriers and fundamentally transform the opportunities of people with criminal records in society and build healthy communities of ... Accession Number: 024626.
Aug. 30, 2010	The High Budgetary Cost of Incarceration Anyone interested or involved in reducing correctional expenditures should read this paper. Sections following an executive summary are an introduction; incarceration nation; cost, punishment; the ... Accession Number: 024627.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Impact of Parental Imprisonment on Children This report is necessary reading for those people involved with the children of inmates. It brings together what is known about how children are impacted by a parent’s imprisonment and offers ... Accession Number: 024628.
Aug. 30, 2010	System Change Accomplishments of the Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Returning Home Initiative Individuals looking to establish a supportive program for housing people being released from prison will find the challenges and successes of the Returning Home Initiative useful in formulating their ... Accession Number: 024631.
Aug. 26, 2010	Sexual Assault in Jail and Juvenile Facilities: Promising Practices for Prevention and Response: Final Report This is essential reading for anyone tasked with eradicating the sexual assault of incarcerated individuals. Eleven promising practices are described: leaders who promote values; officials who seek ... Accession Number: 024644.
Aug. 26, 2010	A Guidebook for Less-Lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions “This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational ... Accession Number: 024647.
Aug. 24, 2010	Volunteer Programs: Enhancing Public Safety by Leveraging Resources: A Resource Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies This publication is “a resource guide for chiefs of police, sheriffs, and other executives of state and local law enforcement agencies interested in establishing or enhancing volunteer programs ... Accession Number: 024567.
Aug. 23, 2010	Evaluation of the Ridge House Residential Program: Final Report The effectiveness of the Ridge House program to reduce recidivism is examined. Ridge House is a “spiritually-based, short-term transitional housing program that provides substance abuse treatment and ... Accession Number: 024568.
Aug. 23, 2010	It’s About Time: Aging Prisoners, Increasing Costs, and Geriatric Release This report, “based upon a statutory review of geriatric release provisions…offers recommendations for responding to the disparities between geriatric release policies and practice” (p.2). Agencies ... Accession Number: 024569.
Aug. 23, 2010	Making Things Right: Meaningful Community Service for Juvenile Offenders Issues surrounding juveniles doing community service are addressed. Topics discussed include: what community service is; meaningful community service; community in three jurisdictions—Deschutes ... Accession Number: 024566.
Aug. 23, 2010	Reentry Programs Database This searchable database includes “descriptions of reentry programs and initiatives from across the country…[which] highlight promising efforts that may provide valuable ideas for policymakers to ... Accession Number: 024579.
Aug. 23, 2010	Office of Justice Programs’ Management of Its Offender Reentry Initiatives Results from an evaluation of the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP’s) two major offender reentry initiatives are presented and analyzed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024581.
Aug. 23, 2010	The California Miracle: Drastically Reduced Youth Incarceration, Drastically Reduced Youth Crime Individuals interested in the relationship between reduced youth crime and reduced incarceration of youth should read this article. Its authors investigated juvenile incarceration and crime trends ... Accession Number: 024576.
Aug. 23, 2010	PA-CO-OCCURRING.ORG: Co-Occurring Resource & Information Center While local sources of information may be specific to Pennsylvania, the majority of the information on this website can benefit those who are suffering from co-occurring disorders and those who are ... Accession Number: 024582.
Aug. 23, 2010	Recidivism Drops in Those Supervised by MH Courts A short overview of findings by North Carolina State University researchers is presented. During a two-year period, 72% of those who completed the mental health court process where not rearrested. ... Accession Number: 024577.
Aug. 23, 2010	Strengthening Sex Offenders’ Spouses This detailed outline covers sex offender chaperone training. Topics discussed include: reasons to train partners and others as chaperones; what chaperones must know; chaperone strengths; chaperone ... Accession Number: 024583.
Aug. 23, 2010	LRA [Less Restrictive Alternative] Chaperone Information Guide and Training Protocol This guide “is intended to assist those individuals who have elected to serve as a volunteer chaperone for an individually who is civilly committed [and]…is also intended to serve as a training tool” ... Accession Number: 024584.
Aug. 23, 2010	Prisoners' Right to Read: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights This document explains why inmates have a right to particular forms of information while incarcerated. Accession Number: 024585.
Aug. 19, 2010	New Jail Planning: Getting It Right Lessons learned from four communities that built new jails are related. This is done by utilizing the four major steps of the Facility Developmental Process model: determine the need and feasibility; ... Accession Number: 024347.
Aug. 18, 2010	Guide to the State Juvenile Justice Profiles "This bulletin introduces users to the history, content, and design of the State Juvenile Justice Profiles web site" (p. 1). Sections comprising this publication are: introduction; the Great Debate ... Accession Number: 021940.
Aug. 18, 2010	TPC Case Management Handbook: An Integrated Case Management Approach “This handbook is designed for teams of correctional and noncorrectional staff at the policy, management, and line staff levels who have been charged with implementing improvements in supervision and ... Accession Number: 024393.
Aug. 17, 2010	Supervising Low-Level Sex Offenders in the Community: An Integrated Model This training program “is a collaborative response to supervising sex offenders and focuses on the role of probation and parole officers. The curriculum uses an interactive format to help staff ... Accession Number: 024623.
Aug. 17, 2010	Section 9. Risk Assessment Instrument The development of a risk assessment tool to be used at the detention intake of a juvenile offender is described. This document covers goals, key elements, history, collaboration, implementation, ... Accession Number: 024552.
Aug. 17, 2010	Ohio Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool The creation and validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System is explained. Two documents comprise this collection: “Creation and Validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System: Final Report” by ... Accession Number: 024551.
Aug. 17, 2010	Locked Up & Out: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth in Louisiana’s Juvenile Justice System The strategies offered for addressing the challenges LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth must deal with in correctional facilities will provide guidance for other correctional ... Accession Number: 024560.
Aug. 17, 2010	Report: Lane County’s Public Safety Risk Assessment Tool 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 ... Accession Number: 024550.
Aug. 17, 2010	Tracking Inmates and Locating Staff with Active Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): Early Lessons Learned in One U.S. Correctional Facility The use of active radio-frequency identification (RFID) to strengthen a correctional agency’s operations and safety is investigated. Four chapters are contained in this report: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024557.
Aug. 17, 2010	Racine County Pretrial Risk Assessment Information regarding the Racine Pretrial Risk Assessment process is provided. Individuals thinking about creating pretrial risk assessments should look over the material in this packet. Documents ... Accession Number: 024549.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Risk Assessment and Case Classification: A Case Study 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 ... Accession Number: 024556.
Aug. 17, 2010	Overview of Research Findings on Pretrial Risk Assessment and Pretrial Supervision 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 ... Accession Number: 024555.
Aug. 17, 2010	Examining the Potential Use of a Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool in King County, Washington: Final Report 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 ... Accession Number: 024554.
Aug. 17, 2010	The Looming Challenge of Dementia in Corrections Issues related to inmates with dementia are discussed. Sections of this article are: addressing the problem; tip of the iceberg—40 year forecast; we need to do better at early detention; once ... Accession Number: 024546.
Aug. 17, 2010	Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) 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 ... Accession Number: 024545.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) This should be the first stop on your search for pretrial services information. Points of entry are: about PJI; PJI’s services; pretrial services; analysis and research; diversion programs; ... Accession Number: 024553.
Aug. 17, 2010	Operation of GAF in a Correctional Setting The use of the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) in a correctional setting is explained. Accession Number: 024563.
Aug. 10, 2010	A Case Study of Incarcerated Males Participating in a Canine Training Program The potential benefits realized through the use of a canine training program in a correctional facility are investigated. The inmates train assistance, therapy, rescue, and medical alert canines. ... Accession Number: 024607.
Aug. 10, 2010	Mortality in Local Jails, 2000-2007 Statistics about the 8,110 inmate deaths occurring in local jails during 2000-2007 are presented. Some findings are: over 80% of U.S. jails had no deaths in their custody; 53% of all deaths were due ... Accession Number: 024540.
Aug. 09, 2010	A Conversation Regarding Crisis Intervention Teams As a Model for New Program Adoption “This paper will explore conditions and factors that have supported or hindered the [CIT] model adoption” (p.2). Sections comprising this document include: introduction; historical perspective; model ... Accession Number: 024601.
Aug. 09, 2010	Welcome to CIT International Information about and from CIT International can be found at this website. Accession Number: 024602.
Aug. 09, 2010	Tips on Organizing Your Community Guidance is provided for getting support for a crisis intervention team (CIT). Advice covers: bringing the stakeholders together; using existing planning/coordinating groups; finding a champion; ... Accession Number: 024600.
Aug. 09, 2010	CIT Information Brochures Agencies looking to create a brochure about their crisis intervention team (CIT) can find ideas from the public information pieces in this collection. Contents include: “CIT, Crisis Intervention ... Accession Number: 024598.
Aug. 09, 2010	III-3 Crisis Intervention Team “This policy is to establish guidelines for members assigned to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) by outlining specific training and deployment procedures (p.1).” Sections include: purpose; ... Accession Number: 024597.
Aug. 09, 2010	Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training An overview of crisis intervention teams (CIT) and CIT training is provided. The document covers: the whats, hows, and whys of CIT; the Memphis CIT Model; the CIT Model for the St. Louis area; CIT ... Accession Number: 024596.
Aug. 09, 2010	CIT Tool Kit “This tool kit is a step by step instruction booklet of the necessary parts and pieces that must be in place in order for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and implementation to be the most ... Accession Number: 024595.
Aug. 09, 2010	Self-Help Manual: Starting a CIT Program: A Step by Step Guide This guide is for those who want to start up a crisis intervention team (CIT) in their community. Sections of this document are: background; benefits; introductory steps; assembling the team; getting ... Accession Number: 024594.
Aug. 09, 2010	The Florida Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program This document describes the key elements needed for successful crisis intervention team (CIT) success. Accession Number: 024593.
Aug. 09, 2010	Ready for Reentry: Successful Reintegration into the Community after Incarceration This brochure provides an overview of the Allegheny County Jail Collaborative and its efforts to help inmates make a successful reentry into the community. Topics discussed include: why reentry makes ... Accession Number: 024575.
Aug. 09, 2010	Can the Correctional System Live Up to Its Name? Offender Rehabilitation in America Individuals interested in inmate rehabilitation will read this publication. This report “ looks at various approaches toward achieving success in offender rehabilitation, drawing on existing research ... Accession Number: 024574.
Aug. 09, 2010	Juvenile Justice Information about issues related to juvenile justice can be found at this website. Points of access include: advocacy; featured stories; publications; and news. Accession Number: 024531.
Aug. 05, 2010	Crisis Intervention Training Toolkit A wealth of information about training for crisis intervention teams (CIP) is provided at this website. Those who are developing CIT programs will find it indispensible. Access is provided: ... Accession Number: 024588.
Aug. 05, 2010	Guidelines for Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) in North Carolina Guidance is provided for those who want to develop and implement a Crisis Intervention Team in their community. Guidelines are organized onto the following sections: collaboration; CIT training; CIT ... Accession Number: 024587.

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