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2011
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State of the Science of Pretrial Risk Assessment
By Mamalian, Cynthia A..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
“This publication is designed for a wide-ranging audience of criminal justice stakeholders who have questions about pretrial risk assessment and its value to the pretrial justice process” (p.3). Sections of this report are: introduction; setting the stage; critical issues related to pretrial release, detention, and risk assessment; challenges to implementing evidence-based risk assessment and threats to reliable administration; methodological challenges associated with prediction of risk; where ... Read More
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42 pages
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2011
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Glossary of Terms and Phrases Relating to Bail and the Pretrial Release or Detention Decision
By Schnacke, Timothy R.; Jones, Michael R.; Brooker, Claire M.B..
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
This “glossary of terms and phrases has been written to provide current definitions, in context, and with historical references as needed, to clarify a comprehensive set of common terms relating to bail and the pretrial release and detention decision” (p. 1).... Read More
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30 pages
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2011
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Promising Practices in Providing Pretrial Services Functions Within Probation Agencies: A Users Guide
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY); Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
Guidance is provided for jurisdictions looking to incorporate a pretrial services function within a probation department. This combination will serve to “retain or implement evidence-based practices in a way that provides the most efficient use of criminal justice resources without sacrificing public safety” (p. 7). Sections of this publication are: introduction; advantages of providing pretrial services functions in a probation department—taking advantage of existing infrastructure and relatio... Read More
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36 pages
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2010
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Responses to Claims about Money Bail for Criminal Justice Decision-Makers
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
Twenty-three misperceptions about money bail are corrected. This publication can “be used to help these decision-makers respond to possible claims and/or questions, primarily about the use of money bail and commercial bail bondsmen, by bail bondsmen, the public, the media, and others in the justice system” (p. 3).... Read More
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45 pages
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2010
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A Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Philadelphia, PA); Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC); Justice Management Institute (JMI) (Denver, CO); The Carey Group (Silver Spring, MD).
This report is essential reading for individuals wanting to achieve "measurable reductions of pretrial misconduct and post-conviction reoffending" (p.6). Eight sections follow an introduction (a new paradigm for the justice system): underlying premises; the key decision points, decision makers, and stakeholders in the criminal justice system; examining justice system decision making through the lens of harm reduction; the principles underlying the framework; applying evidence-based principles to... Read More
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68 p.
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2010
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Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI)
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
This should be the first stop on your search for pretrial services information. Points of entry are: about PJI; PJI’s services; projects; resources--specific pages on the Bail Decision, Diversion Programs, Increasing Appearance Rates, Supervising defendants, Performance Measures, and Costs; features resources; pretrail in the press--news and articles; upcoming events; quick links; and contact information.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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The History of Bail and Pretrial Release
By Schnacke, Timothy R.; Jones, Michael R.; Brooker, Claire M.B..
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
The “following history of bail suggests that as our ability to predict a defendant’s pretrial conduct becomes more accurate, our need for reforming how bail is administered will initially be great, and then should diminish over time” (p. 1.) Sections of this report are: introduction; Anglo-Saxon roots; the Norman Conquest to 1700; bail in the U.S.; the practical administration of bail in England and America; the rise of commercial money bail bondsman; Stack v. Boyle and Carlson V. Landon; empiri... Read More
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27 pages
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2010
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Validation of the Coconino County Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool
By Levin, David J..
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
The ability of Coconino County’s pretrial risk assessment to validly predict whether a defendant will appear for trial or be rearrested is determined. Sections after an abstract include: introduction; participant demographics; comparison of findings with data from other jurisdictions—age, education and employment, community ties, property ownership/access, current charge, prior criminal history, prior failure to appear, current involvement with the criminal justice system, substance abuse, pretr... Read More
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42 pages
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2009
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2009 Survey of Pretrial Services Programs
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); JEHT Foundation (New York, NY).
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
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 service programs; pretrial service program practices; management and evaluation of pretrial program practices; jail crowding and pretrial services; and conclusion.... Read More
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109 p.
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2009
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Preventing and Responding to Corrections-Based Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Community Corrections Professionals
By Abner, Carrie E.; Browning, Jane; Clark, John.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY); International Community Corrections Association (La Crosse, WI); Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
“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 are contained in this publication: sexual violence and community corrections; sexuality, violence, and the correctional environment; offenders as victims—the impacts and implications of offender victimization; identifying and working with victims; responding to abuse—the role of community corrections... Read More
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64 p.
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2009
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Examining the Potential Use of a Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool in King County, Washington: Final Report
By Clark, John.
King County Pretrial Risk Assessment Work Group (Seattle, WA).
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
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 relating to pretrial risk assessment in King County; options available for the implementation of a pretrial risk assessment tool in King County; and the implementation plan. Appendixes contain: pretrial risk assessment research findings; interview form; coding sheet; and pretrial supervision options.... Read More
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34 p.
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2009
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Overview of Research Findings on Pretrial Risk Assessment and Pretrial Supervision
Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC).
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 assessment and pretrial supervision are examined in this report. Since there has been little to no compatibility found between studies of risk assessment tool utilization, it is suggested that the application of an instrument from one jurisdiction to another probably will not work. The same applies to t... Read More
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9 p.
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