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2013
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Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act: Jurisdictions Face Challenges to Implementing the Act, and Stakeholders Report Positive and Negative Effects
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U.S. Government Accountability Office (Washington, DC).
This report discusses the extent to which jurisdictions have implemented the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), and what are the reported effects that full implementation has had on public safety, registered sex offenders, and stakeholders. Sections of this report are: back ground; 19 of 56 jurisdictions have substantially implemented SORNA while other jurisdictions reported political will and legal barriers as challenges; stakeholders reported improvements in jurisdictions’... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Using Data in Multi-Agency Collaborations: Guiding Performance to Ensure Accountability and Improve Programs
By Walker, Karen E.; Farley, Chelsea; Polin, Meridith.
Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) (Philadelphia, PA); Child Trends (Washington, DC).
“This report is designed to help collaborating organizations anticipate and address the most common challenges associated with multi-agency performance management systems” (p. 6). Individuals in agencies that are collaborating to reach the same ends can find great strategies for strengthening their bonds and reaching success. This guide includes these sections: introduction; getting started; making it work; using data to improve the initiative; and sustaining the system.... Read More
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29 pages
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2012
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Improving Criminal Justice System Planning and Operations: Challenges for Local Governments and Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils
By Wickman, Aimee; Mahoney, Barry; Borakove, M. Elaine.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Justice Management Institute (Westminster, CO).
'There is a strong need for sound local level policies and practices that enable effective use of limited justice system resources, and there are major challenges that must be overcome if public moneys are to be used wisely and effectively in reducing crime and addressing persistent criminal justice issues' (p. 4). This report covers the actions of local organizations, usually called criminal justice coordinating councils (CJCCs), to address criminal justice planning and operational challenges i... Read More
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17 pages
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2012
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Community Courts: The Research Literature: A Review of Findings
By Henry, Kelli; Kralstein, Dana.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington,, DC).
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
'Community courts seek to achieve a variety of goals, such as reduced crime, increased engagement between citizens and the courts, improved perceptions of neighborhood safety, greater accountability for low-level, 'quality-of-life' offenders, speedier and more meaningful case resolutions, and cost savings. In advancing these goals, community courts generally make greater use of community-based sanctions than traditional courts' (p. 1). This report examines research regarding community courts. It... Read More
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26 pages
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2012
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Guidelines for Staffing a Local Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
By Jones, Michael R..
NIC-06J1118; National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“This guide describes for county administrators and other local officials why staff is needed, who becomes good staff, how many staff persons are needed, what the costs are to develop a staff and how staff can be funded, where staff can be found, how the best applicants can be selected, where staff are best housed in the system, and how staff can be trained and evaluated. The guide also offers practical advice for planning staff by describing important activities to do when starting in the posit... Read More
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64 pages
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2012
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Guidelines for Staffing a Local Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
By Jones, Michael R..
NIC-06J1118; National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“This guide describes for county administrators and other local officials why staff is needed, who becomes good staff, how many staff persons are needed, what the costs are to develop a staff and how staff can be funded, where staff can be found, how the best applicants can be selected, where staff are best housed in the system, and how staff can be trained and evaluated. The guide also offers practical advice for planning staff by describing important activities to do when starting in the posit... Read More
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64 pages
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2012
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Disproportionate Minority Contact
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
A summary is provided on how each state is doing in reducing its juvenile disproportionate minority contact (DMC). The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) determines the compliance of those states participating in Formula Grants. They are located on a chart showing which of five-phases they have completed towards DMC reduction—identification, assessment/diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and monitoring.... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Can Risk Assessment Improve Juvenile Justice Practices?
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Models for Change (Chicago, IL).
“A growing number of juvenile justice experts are suggesting a new, potentially more effective approach to reducing recidivism: first identify a youth’s risk of re-offending; then match services to his or her specific risk factors and responsiveness to specific types of interventions. This study examined the implementation of risk/needs assessment tools in six juvenile probation offices in two states, and what effects it had on the practices of the probation officers” (p. 1). Sections of this br... Read More
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4 pages
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2010
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Research-Based Smarter Sentencing: Training for Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Judges, and Community Corrections Professionals--Participant Notebook [Participant Notebook]
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Justice Management Institute (Denver, CO); Carey Group (White Bear Lake, MN).
There is a 'rapidly growing body of research, known as Research-Based Practices, which demonstrates that the goals of changing offender behavior and reducing recidivism can be achieved more effectively and at lesser cost in community corrections compared to jail and prison. Indeed, the same research demonstrates that incarceration may make the incidence of reoffense worse rather than better ' This course is designed to work with the primary stakeholders in the criminal justice system'prosecutors... Read More
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110 pages
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2007
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Increasing Collaboration Between Corrections and Mental Health Organizations: Kansas Case Study
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Council of State Governments. Criminal Justice Mental Health Consensus Project (Lexington, KY); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The COR-Pathways (Community Offender Resources Pathways) transition planning program, a collaboration between the Kansas Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), is described and evaluated. Sections contained in this case study are: introduction; summary of initiatives for re-entering offenders with mental illness; building collaboration (2001-2003); breaking new ground (2003-2005); evaluating program impact; looking ahead -- challenges; lookin... Read More
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16 p.
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2007
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Increasing Collaboration Between Corrections and Mental Health Organizations: Orange County Case Study
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Council of State Governments. Criminal Justice Mental Health Consensus Project (Lexington, KY); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The use of the Mental Health Pretrial Release Program (MHPTR) by the Orange County Jail, in order to identify those individuals with mental illness who can be safely supervised in the community prior to their trials, is discussed. Seven sections comprising this case study are: introduction; summary of initiatives; first steps -- 1999-2004; beyond the Central Receiving Center -- 2004-2006; assessing the impact of new initiatives; looking ahead -- challenges; and dimensions of collaboration. Succ... Read More
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20 p.
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2006
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Getting It Right: Collaborative Problem Solving for Criminal Justice
By Ney, Becki
McGarry, Peggy.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Criminal Justice System Project (Washington, DC)
Center for Effective Public Policy (Silver Spring, MD).
This "guide spells out a practical team-based approach to envisioning the kind of criminal justice system a community wants, assessing the current system, and planning and implementing strategies for 'getting it right'" (p.ix). Five sections comprise this manual: an overview of a comprehensive planning process; establishing the policy team and the process; keeping the focus on outcomes; building an understanding of your system; and moving from understanding to change.... Read More
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212 p.
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2005
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Welcome to the Collaborative Justice Resource Center
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexandria, VA).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Silver Springs, MD).
Information about collaborations and partnerships in criminal justice is available at this website. Points of entry include: collaborative justice -- what it is, who collaborates, and reasons for collaborating; assess your team; how to collaborate; tips and ideas; resources -- special topics and general; project products; assistance available; mailing list; links; and contact information.... Read More
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2 p.
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2004
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Implementing Evidence-Based Principles in Community Corrections: Collaboration for Systemic Change in the Criminal Justice System
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC); Crime and Justice Institute (Boston, MA).
The use of collaboration to implement an integrated system reform model is explained. This publication has sections regarding: the need to collaborate; who should be included; the need for structure; sustaining collaboration; a collaborative model for implementing change; essential elements of collaboration; chartering; and consensus decision-making. ... Read More
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9 p.
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2002
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Guidelines for Developing a Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
By Cushman, Robert C..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The development, implementation, and operation of a local criminal justice coordinating committee (CJCC) are described. In particular, this guide provides a look at how a CJCC can alleviate jail crowding and accomplish other system improvements. The following sections comprise this guide: executive summary; introduction; a framework for justice planning and coordination; coordinating mechanisms -- a developmental view; and guiding principles for CJCCs. Appendixes provide: a checklist for formi... Read More
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50 pages
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2000
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Creating Integrated Service Systems for People with Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted from the Criminal Justice System: The King County (Seattle) Experience
By Wertheimer, David.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (Rockville, MD); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Mental Health Services (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National GAINS Center (Delmar, NY).
The development of an integrated system that shares clients, information, planning, and resources is described. Topics addressed include: finding a common ground for promoting systems integration; what an integrated system is; key tactics; finding support for integrated diversion services; and the importance of disclosing "up-front" investments.... Read More
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4 p.
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1995
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting [January 22-24, 1995, Longmont, Colorado]
National Institute of Corrections Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
Jail administrators, recognizing the serious problems caused by gang members held in local jails, focused exclusively on the issue of gangs in jails at this meeting. Presentations centered on the following issues: identification of gang members; housing policies; relationship of gang activity to inmate services and programs; and how to address gang activity through intergovernmental cooperation. All participants expressed support for a "zero tolerance" policy in dealing with gangs in local jails... Read More
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57 p.
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1995
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Legislative Liaison: How Corrections Departments Work with Legislatures
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
This study summarizes the ways in which state departments of corrections work with their state legislatures, focusing on the role of "legislative liaisons." It includes the role of liaisons within the agency, communication with the DOC staff, coordination of DOC involvement with the legislature, and a list of DOC Legislative Liaisons.... Read More
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10 p.
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1994
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, January 23-25, 1994, Longmont, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
This meeting of the Large Jail Network focused on intergovernmental dimensions of the role of the jail in the criminal justice system. This document presents the highlights and proceedings of the meeting. The Appendices include graphs and tables depicting data on major metropolitan jail administration.... Read More
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71 p.
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