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The purpose of the Criminal Violence Program is to significantly reduce the violent behavior of program inmates during and after incarceration. Also included in this packet of material is a lesson ... Read More
1988
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Current policies, procedures and practices of the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department's Warrant/Absconder Unit are examined. Recommendations are offered in four areas: (1) Structure and ... Read More
1989
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The impact of the state of Ohio subsidized, county-operated Community Corrections Act programs (CCA), Intensive Diversion Units (IDU), and the Community Based Correctional Facilities (CBCF) are ... Read More
1989
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A conclusion of this study, which was primarily based upon the chi-square test, is that the Wisconsin Probation Classification System did a fair job in differentiating high risk probationers from ... Read More
1990
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Title of project is "Probation Workload Analysis: Revised Time Study." Results of a study on Colorado probation officer workload are described, with recommendations provided by the author. The ... Read More
1990
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Contents: (v. 1) Consultant's Guide to Conducting a Phase I Jail Classification Assessment; (v. 2) Evaluating Jail Classification Systems: Practical Approach; (v. 3) Executive Summary; (v. 4) Final ... Read More
1990
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This study provides information about the fifty percent of the clients who enter community corrections in Colorado and are subsequently returned to prison within a few months. Questions such as who ... Read More
1991
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With the goal of providing support and technical assistance to local jurisdictions, a national project on intermediate sanctions focused on key elements of an intergrated system of intermediate ... Read More
1992
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Developed to provide correctional professional with a tool for more effectively and efficiently managing their departments, this document presents a critical review of issues relevant to the ... Read More
1992
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This report is based upon a reanalysis of survey data on residential communities corrections facilities and upon case studies of eight residential facilities. While examining the diversity of ... Read More
1992
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Through case studies of six federal agencies, researchers reviewed their federal performance management systems, with the intention of identifying elements of effective systems and obtaining ... Read More
1993
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This report provides the results of an assessment of the Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) program. TASC is an offender case management program designed to link drug-using offenders with ... Read More
1993
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Based on a review of fifty-seven camps in twenty-six states, this report describes state and federal boot camp programs and includes data on their costs and impact on prison crowding and recidivism. ... Read More
1993
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This study of the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) prerelease planning was conducted to determine if BOP was providing release plans as required by a written agreement between BOP and the Probation and ... Read More
1993
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Florida's prisons operate with a level of officer staffing significantly, below the number authorized by the Legislature. This review addresses the causes and consequences of current Department of ... Read More
1993
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The National Fine Center (NFC) is expected to centralize and streamline the government's processes for collecting, accounting, and reporting criminal debts. It is also intended to centralize payment ... Read More
1993
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Meant to provide corrections administrators with a nonbiased, objective source for evaluating different correctional technologies, this guide is divided into seven chapters: 1- Perimeter Security ... Read More
1993
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This report responds to concerns about the failure of many federal prison inmates to complete basic prison education programs and about the usefulness of these programs in providing inmates with ... Read More
1993
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This study of classification systems has two purposes. The first is to test new methods for evaluating objective prison classification systems by using qualitative research methods. The second is to ... Read More
1994
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This report evaluates the implementation of the major government management reform initiatives contained in the 1993 National Performance Review (NPR). This NPR report contained 384 major ... Read More
1994
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This report evaluates the adequacy of the Federal Bureau of Prison's medical service and the effectiveness of its medical service's quality assurance program. The focus of this evaluation includes ... Read More
1994
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This report describes the cost containment measures taken in five state Department of Corrections and the Correctional Service of Canada. The six profiles cover the following aspects of cost ... Read More
1994
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This report summarizes the General Accounting Office's previous work on criminal monetary penalties, emphasizing such areas as: efforts to collect criminal debts arising from financial institution ... Read More
1994
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This report addresses the nature of program review/internal audit systems in correctional agencies and facilities. Based on an analysis of review systems and a review of management literature, the ... Read More
1994
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The purpose of drug courts is to use the authority of the courts to reduce crime by changing offenders' drug-using behaviors. This report describes the key elements of drug courts such as eligibility ... Read More
1995
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This document discusses the Administrative Office of the United States Courts' (AOUSC) efforts to centralize criminal debt accounting and reporting within the National Fine Center (NFC). This system ... Read More
1995
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This report examines Florida's recidivism rates and identifies trends and profiles for offenders released between July 1986 and February 1992 who are reincarcerated within three years of their ... Read More
1995
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Evaluability assessment helps to determine whether a program has been planned and implemented well enough to be evaluated. This monograph focuses on how to plan and develop the type of program that ... Read More
1996
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A system assessment is a collaborative effort between a jurisdiction, the National Institute of Corrections, and consultants to develop a shared understanding of how an existing sanctioning system ... Read More
1996
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Results from an evaluation of 25 boot camp planning grants that were a part of the Corrections Boot Camp Initiative (1995) are presented. This report has an executive summary and the following ... Read More
1996
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The effects of intersystem service migration on the criminal justice system is briefly discussed. Topics touched upon include: stakeholders; theoretical and historical background; methods -- a basic ... Read More
1996
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Florida has a process that forecasts prison populations based on existing legislation and the impact of possible legislative changes. This report examines how the Criminal Justice Estimating ... Read More
1996
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This document provides a step-by-step guide for implementing the new federal requirements for improving government performance. It suggests a particular practice consisting of 12 steps and ... Read More
1996
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Three facilities varying in size and region were audited to measure the state of the art in podular direct-supervision jails, to test how well direct supervision is performing, and to point out its ... Read More
1996
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Five studies completed since 1991 in the states of Texas, New Mexico, California, Tennessee, and Washington, are detailed in this document. Factors that could affect interstate comparisons of costs ... Read More
1996
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Project Re-Enterprise (PRE), administered by the Crime Prevention Institute, enlists the participation of local business leaders in an educational initiative to hone the job-seeking skills of ... Read More
1996
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To assist Congress in its deliberations on whether to fund drug court programs, this report discusses (1) the universe of and funding for drug courts; (2) their approaches, characteristics, and ... Read More
1997
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Six lessons learned from a review of six government privatization efforts (Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Virginia, and Indianapolis) include: 1. Privatization needs a political ... Read More
1997
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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
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The primary conclusion of this report is that the effectiveness of Department of Justice funding depends on whether it is directed to the urban neighborhoods where youth violence is highly ... Read More
1997
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The term "flexiplace" is an abbreviation for "flexible workplace," meaning working at locations other than the traditional government office, mostly at home. This report reviews the implementation of ... Read More
1997
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Significant differences in Florida's public and private prisons serve as obstacles to making accurate and meaningful evaluations as to whether private prisons save money. The recommendation of this ... Read More
1997
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Developed for the Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (OCJTP), this bibliography lists more than 300 documents from the collection of the NIC Information Center in Longmont, Colorado. ... Read More
1997
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The author describes the experiences of probation and parole agencies from across the country that worked with NIC on developing innovative approaches to probation and parole violations and ... Read More
1997
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The author addresses what he perceives as the biggest obstacle to the development of jail industry programs, fear of the unknown. He discusses from his own experience the issues of inmates with ... Read More
1997
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Six states are represented in this evaluation of Federally funded programs: California, "Donovan Prison Therapeutic Community Program;" Colorado, "Intensive Supervision Probation Program;" Florida, ... Read More
1997
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Providing information on an innovative sentencing alternative, this website offers insight into this successful program. The program itself is built upon a series of literature seminars that enhance ... Read More
1997
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While this document was originally written for W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s grantees, it contains valuable information for individuals conducting project evaluations. Five chapters are contained in this ... Read More
1998
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Almost half of the men (42-47%) reassaulted their initial or new partners sometime during this 30-month follow-up. Most of the new assaults occurred within the first six months of program intake. The ... Read More
1998
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After presenting an overview of the private imprisonment industry, this assessment addresses four major issues in privatization: Does contracting for prison operations save money? Do privately ... Read More
1998
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A number of studies provide evidence that drug abuse treatment is beneficial, but reliance on self-reported data may overstate treatment effectiveness. Reductions in drug use and criminal activity ... Read More
1998
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The original goals for drug courts - reductions in recidivism and drug usage - are being achieved, and the positive outcomes go far beyond these goals. More babies are being born drug-free, hundreds ... Read More
1998
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The Peer Support Program (PST) was positively rated by staff and offenders. Key principles in the women's mental health continuum of care -- in particular, access, woman-centeredness, and client ... Read More
1998
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Information from the following was incorporated into this case study: community notification meetings survey; police and sheriff agencies survey; probation/parole agents and supervisors with sex ... Read More
1998
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The performance of this prediction instrument is assessed with performance improving ideas being recommended. Six sections comprise this report: introduction -- scope of this study; literature ... Read More
1998
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The reduction of recidivism and drug consumption among drug-using offenders through the use of a systemic case management model is examined. The overall retention rate in the treatment process was ... Read More
1998
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Results from evaluations of two community corrections programs -- the ISP and PRC -- are presented along with recommendations for improving these programs' administrative controls. The following ... Read More
1998
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Although the vendor performance of the two private prisons reviewed for this report was satisfactory during the 1996-1997 fiscal year, they are not providing the state with the seven percent cost ... Read More
1998
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The authors introduce this annotated bibliography of books, monographs, reports, articles, and papers with a look at previous justice initiatives, the lessons learned from them, and circumstances ... Read More
1998
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This General Accounting Office report on Federal Prison Industries focuses on the FPI's failure to collect and use customer satisfaction data in its effort to provide competitive timeliness, price, ... Read More
1998
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The Federal Prison Industries (FPI) delivery performance showed that eight of the twelve months in fiscal year 1997 had better on-time delivery than the same months in fiscal year 1996, although it ... Read More
1998
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Objective jail classification (OJC) is a process of assessing every jail inmate's custody and program needs and is considered one of the most important management tools available to jail ... Read More
1998
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The Superior Court Drug Intervention Program involved the testing of court-based interventions with drug-using felony defendants randomly assigned to one of three dockets. The standard docket ... Read More
1998
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Issue contents include: "Foreward" by David D. Dillingham; "Whether Public or Private, It's the Results That Matter" by Mario A. Paparozzi; "Connecticut Probation's Partnership With the Private ... Read More
1998
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Primary among the concerns of Compact administrators, probation and parole agency administrators, and field-level probation and parole managers who were surveyed for this report are the following: ... Read More
1998
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In this initial report on the implementation and progress of six programs, Pre-release Therapeutic Community, Sex Offender Treatment Program, Faith-Based Pre-Release Program, In-Prison Therapeutic ... Read More
1998
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In this article, several aspects of the United States juvenile justice system are criticized. First, the report contends that the United States resists a commitment to international human rights ... Read More
1998
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As many as 60 percent of all adult probationers in California go unsupervised or are otherwise held accountable during their term of probation. This report suggests the use of a Neighborhood ... Read More
1998
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Designed as a guide for community leaders in planning and implementing well organized and effective restorative justice programs, the authors present a planning and evaluation framework which will ... Read More
1998
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Because there is a paucity of research dealing with female offender characteristics and programs to assist them, the authors wrote this paper. The report presents characteristics of female offenders, ... Read More
1998
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Overall, the success rate for probation completion was 63%. Successful completion is associated with three key factors: completing a substance abuse treatment program; maintaining employment; and ... Read More
1999
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The effectiveness of providing case management services to newly employed welfare recipients in order to help foster job retention was examined in the Postemployment Services Demonstration (PESD). ... Read More
1999
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IBR's mission is to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of programs for reducing drug abuse and related problems. Programs are based in communities or correctional facilities. This website ... Read More
1999
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Since they target technical parole violators and focus on cost-savings, Pennsylvania Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) programs are unique out of 30 nationwide. Eligibility is determined ... Read More
1999
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The "major components of the OPTS (Opportunity to Succeed) model, including aspects of case management and supervision, as well as core services offered to OPTS clients" in Kansas City (MO), St. ... Read More
1999
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A program "developed in response to the demand of housing and treating multiple DUI offenders in Hamilton County, Ohio" is evaluated (p. 1). This assessment includes five chapters: introduction; ... Read More
1999
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The quality of Ohio's juvenile justice programs as determined by the CPAI is investigated. Sections within this assessment are: introduction; the principle of effective intervention; examining ... Read More
1999
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Results from an analysis of a risk assessment tool and data from a 12-month follow up period are provided. Sections of this study are: background; introduction to research, risk factors, and ... Read More
1999
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Telemedicine is quickly becoming a practical method for health care delivery. The use of telemedicine in prisons offers some promising outcomes like reduced cost while offering quality health care. ... Read More
1999
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Telephone use by BOP inmates has increased from one call every three months 25 years ago to as many as the inmate can pay for or get accepted collect. Except for prearranged calls between inmate and ... Read More
1999
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Nine topic areas were reviewed, with current status, needed remedy, and proposed action being described. Topics discussed include training of staff, sexual misconduct and privacy issues, parity in ... Read More
1999
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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
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This study presents the results of an investigation into using supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) as "an environmentally friendly" sample preparation method which overcomes some of the limitations ... Read More
1999
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Nearly 400 items from the collection of the NIC Information Center are listed in this bibliography prepared for NIC's Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (OCJTP). Citations have been ... Read More
1999
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There is a positive return on investment realized by Florida taxpayers for money invested in state correctional education. The Costs Consequences Analysis (CCA) model adapted by the Florida ... Read More
1999
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In his address before the Immigration and Claims Subcommittee, Norman Rabkin reviews the Institutional Hearing Program and the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) efforts to complete ... Read More
1999
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The most essential components of corrections-based programs and services for victims are highlighted within this compendium. Contents include: agency mission statements; program planning; developing ... Read More
1999
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This study focuses upon the privatization of detention facilities, be they jails, juvenile facilities, or prisons. General laws and regulations, authority, and evaluation of privately operated ... Read More
1999
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Focusing on three Canadian provinces, this report evaluates electronic monitoring (EM) programs in British Columbia (B.C.), Newfoundland and Saskatchewan. While the latter province's program is court ... Read More
1999
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Several key categories are used to rank the effect of the criminal justice crisis upon states. The index focuses upon statistics dealing with the crime rate, incarceration rate, and incarceration ... Read More
1999
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This evaluation found employee morale to be low, with job satisfaction being slightly better. From fiscal year 1997 to 1999, turnover increased from a rate of 16% to 20%. Contents include: report ... Read More
1999
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The uses of program evaluation and accreditation are elucidated. Documents that comprise this packet include: "Program Evaluation and Accreditation"; and "Standards for Correctional Programs 726-1."... Read More
1999
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A paper that will "briefly examine some of the major forces that are driving correctional agencies across the country to identify and incorporate appropriate performance measures into their daily ... Read More
2000
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Findings regarding the effectiveness of the LSI-R (Level of Service Inventory-Revised) in CBCF case classification are provided. Twelve sections are contained in this report: introduction; results ... Read More
2000
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Capabilities of commercially available facial recognition systems are assessed. Sections of this executive summary include: introduction; goals of the FRVT 2000; evaluation methodology -- technology ... Read More
2000
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An oversight group report about sentencing, civil commitment, and treatment of high-risk sex offenders is presented. The following sections comprise this document: background; sex offender policy ... Read More
2000
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The results from a performance audit of security operations of this agency are reported. Contents of this document include: program fact sheet; executive summary; introduction and background; finding ... Read More
2000
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While positive gains were achieved, peer support services are underutilized. Lack of personal need, lack of program awareness, and fear of confidentiality breaches are the three main reasons cited ... Read More
2000
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Evaluation results show a clear need for the program, positive impact, satisfactory resources, and program support. This document consists of only the executive summary and table of contents.... Read More
2000
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While this peer support program is relatively new, staff and inmates are generally aware of its existence. Those who use the program are satisfied with the peer counseling they received. Report ... Read More
2000
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Completion and termination outcomes for the nine year period from boot camp opening on February 26, 1991 through September 1, 1999 are presented. This report contains an executive summary, ... Read More
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A review of this agency's reorganization and an evaluation of the department's four major programs are provided. The following chapters comprise this report: introduction; department reorganization; ... Read More
2000
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Results from an assessment of post-release outcomes of inmates released from BOP custody are presented. Following an executive summary, this report has chapters about: background and report ... Read More
2000
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Most of the sex offenders' victims were females (84%) under the age of 18 (95%). Only 7% were strangers to the offender with 47% being family and 46% being acquaintances. Physical force was used ... Read More
2000
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The early design, implementation, and operations of Welfare-to-Work (WtW) grantee programs are examined. Report contents include: background and design of the evaluation; status of WtW funds ... Read More
2000
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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
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Activities supported by SAMHSA's Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) block grant and Knowledge Development and Application (KDA) block grant funds for drug abuse treatment, fund use ... Read More
2000
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The "effectiveness of a within-prison substance abuse treatment program at improving specified post-release behaviors of those inmates who received treatment" is evaluated (p. 1). Sections of this ... Read More
2000
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The research design intended to be used in the evaluation of E2SSB 5421 is described in this report. Three sections comprise this document: an introduction; evaluation approach including key outcomes ... Read More
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Windham School District (WSD) can provide services at any one time for 18% of those inmates in Texas prisons. Those who receive priority for educational programming are inmates with lower educational ... Read More
2000
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Outcome measures (including utilization, completion rates, and costs) for the following programs are presented: sex offender treatment; standard substance abuse treatment (ADAPT); LSI Alpha-Theta ... Read More
2000
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The impact of two probation employment programs in England is examined. The following sections comprise this report: executive summary; introduction; the ASSET (Advice and Support Services for ... Read More
2000
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Existing problems with crime prevention programs at the state level and ways to address these problems are discussed. This report examines: the cost of crime and crime prevention; California's ... Read More
2000
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The relationship between educational achievement in prison and recidivism is examined. Sections of this report include: overview of study; recidivism rates; educational achievement and recidivism; ... Read More
2000
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A "state of the art security framework that optimizes staff/offender interaction, while promoting safe reintegration" is described (p. 1). The following sections are contained in this report: ... Read More
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The ability of faith-based institutions to effectively serve high-risk youth is examined. Sections of this report describe: the demonstration; the 11 demonstration sites; the research; early ... Read More
2000
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The effectiveness of two assessment instruments -- Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R) and Assessment Case Management and Evaluation (ACE) -- used by probation services in England and Wales is ... Read More
2000
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A study of the issues surrounding caseloads of probation officers supervising sex offenders resulted in recommendations that will improve sex offender supervision, increase public safety, and reduce ... Read More
2000
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The Windham School District operates educational, vocational, and life skills training programs in Texas prisons. This report evaluates the impact of prison-based education on post-release ... Read More
2000
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The Homeless Release Project (HRP) provides supervision to homeless persons charged with misdemeanor offenses. This report contains an overview of HRP services and an evaluation of recidivism rates ... Read More
2000
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Contents include: introduction; background; status of correctional job training and placement programs in the United States -- Federal Bureau of Prisons, state, and local efforts; national forum; ... Read More
2000
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Issues regarding the collection, analysis, and use of information to assess an agency's programs, services, and operations and to serve as a base for policymaking are discussed during this 3-hour ... Read More
2000
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The utilization of "simple but potentially powerful evaluation methods" is discussed. The following chapters comprise this report: introducing frugal evaluation; what one expects -- building a ... Read More
2001
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Ways to address the growing number of technical revocations are explored and commented upon. Following an executive summary, this report discusses: the nature of technical violations and technical ... Read More
2001
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The Georgia Cognitive Skills Program is "the first known statewide effort to employ cognitive skills training with parolees (p. i)." An examination of program characteristics, such as optimal ... Read More
2001
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An evaluation of the first 16 months of the Home Detention Curfew (HDC) scheme is provided. Eight sections comprise this report: summary; introduction; an overview of HDC; HDCs first 16 months of ... Read More
2001
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Findings from an evaluation of the first operational year of Project Spotlight are presented, along with recommendations for program improvement. "Project Spotlight is a supervision and prevention ... Read More
2001
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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
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An evaluation of the cognitive-behavioral intervention Reasoning and Rehabilitation Program (R&R) by Ross and Fabiano as adapted and referred to as the Georgia Cognitive Skills Program is ... Read More
2001
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Highlights of this Office's accomplishments and the status of correctional job training and placement in the U.S. are provided. Contents of this report include: foreword; introduction; background; ... Read More
2001
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An implementation evaluation of this center's first 18 months of operation is presented. Sections of this report, following an executive summary, include: introduction; defining the court mission ... Read More
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"[T]he impact of all the tier programs on the recidivism of program participants for the latest groups of offenders tracked" is examined (p. i). Evaluated programs include the: In-Prison Therapeutic ... Read More
2001
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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
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Findings from an independent review of prison health care services in Wisconsin are presented. The following sections are contained in this report: letter of transmittal; executive summary; ... Read More
2001
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The Long Distance Dads (LDD) Program, a prison-based, peer-led, fathering program, is evaluated. Sections of this report include: introduction; background; objectives; methods; results for Phases ... Read More
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The findings from a two year assessment of the new Close Supervision Centres (CSC's, similar to the supermax concept in the United States) that manage disruptive prisoners are presented. This report ... Read More
2001
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A description of the boot camp program, offender demographic information, and program recidivism rates are provided. This report contains the following parts: executive summary; introduction and ... Read More
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Results from an in-depth study of Texas' largest and most expensive correctional substance abuse treatment program, the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment (SAFP) program, are provided. The following ... Read More
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Evaluation of juvenile justice programs by the Title II Formula Grant Program is facilitated by this website. Access to the following is provided: common program areas with summary descriptions, ... Read More
2001
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The outpatient and therapeutic community run by Gaudenzia, Inc. for substance abusing offenders at State Correctional Institution-Chester is evaluated using the Correctional Program Assessment ... Read More
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The results of an audit focused upon this agency's efforts to recruit and retain an optimal number of correctional officers are presented. Three findings are reported at length: correctional officer ... Read More
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The question of "[g]iven current levels of overtime. . .is it more cost effective to continue paying overtime, or to raise correctional staff salaries to a level that might help eliminate vacancies ... Read More
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An evaluation of the efforts of four states in revising their objective classification for female inmates is provided. Four sections comprise this report: introduction; project goals and tasks; ... Read More
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The development of improved strategies for classifying female offenders is addressed. Sections of this report include: introduction; issues in classifying women offenders -- the literature review; ... Read More
2001
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The Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) is comprised of two parts -- the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system and the Corrections Tracking System (CTS). An overview of CJIS operations, ... Read More
2001
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Information regarding the independent Prisons Inspectorate is provided along with access to annual reports, inspection reports, thematic reviews, prisons subject index, and Inspectorate structure and ... Read More
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Concerns have been raised about the U.S. Department of Justice's reliance on three corporations to provide jail and prison space -- Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), Wackenhut Corrections ... Read More
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Evaluative results based upon data from July 1, 1991 through June 30, 2000 are reported. Contents of this report include: program types; glossary of terms; executive summary; demographics, outcomes, ... Read More
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Findings based on analysis of data regarding substance abuse programs in state prisons from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 are presented. This report contains the following sections: program ... Read More
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The effectiveness of various restorative justice designs is examined. This paper contains the following sections: executive summary; introduction; restorative justice -- definitions, theory, and ... Read More
2001
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Findings from a special audit of two programs -- food service provided by ARAMARK and the college program -- are presented. In addition to the Report of Independent Accountants, the following ... Read More
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Access to a report that "systematically scrutinize[s] . . . lay[s] bare many disturbing features of a thoroughly flawed system" is provided at this website. Nine chapters make up this evaluation: ... Read More
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Results and recommendations based on an audit of the Private Prisons subprogram are presented. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction and background; finding I -- the ... Read More
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Results from a study focusing on factors that affect successful therapeutic community program completion and program outcomes are reported and analyzed. Sections of this document include: executive ... Read More