#	Title	Year
1.	Topics in Community Corrections, 1992. NIC Focus: High-Risk Offenders in the Community The first part of this three-part article is titled "Targeting Gang Members." This section focuses on three gang-related topics. The first issue discussed in this section is Los Angeles County's ... Read More	1992
2.	An Overview of Sex Offender Community Notification Practices: Policy Implications and Promising Approaches Community notification laws are currently in place in 47 states. This brief offers up-to-date information to inform citizens, state and local leaders, and criminal justice professionals about these ... Read More	1997
3.	Sexually Violent Offender Legislation Results of a survey to determine states which have statutes providing for civil commitment of convicted sex offenders upon their release indicate that 19 have no current, pending, or previously ... Read More	1997
4.	Sex Offender Introductory training material regarding sex offenders provided on this website. This particular webpage supplies: learning objectives for background, pedophilia, rape, sexual sadistic crime, lust ... Read More	1998
5.	Sex Offender Community Notification: Assessing the Impact in Wisconsin 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
6.	Final Report of the Joint Select Committee to Implement a Program for the Control, Care and Treatment of Sexually Violent Predators The committee report reviews current Maine statutes that may be used to prosecute and sentence sex offenders, looks at sentencing alternatives, the two Acts relating to registration of sex offenders ... Read More	1998
7.	Summary of State Sex Offender Registry Dissemination Procedures, Update 1999: Individual State Summaries These summaries are current as of May 1999. Information for each state includes: responsible agency(ies) for dissemination; how information is disseminated to law enforcement and criminal justice ... Read More	1999
8.	Sex Offender Registration: Policy Overview and Comprehensive Practices Registration laws, which require offenders to give their addresses and other identifying information to local law enforcement or state agency, are used to increase public safety by making sex ... Read More	1999
9.	Glossary of Terms Used in the Management and Treatment of Sexual Offenders There are 205 terms defined in this glossary. Included is a chart noting 26 terms commonly used in relapse prevention treatment.... Read More	1999
10.	Identifying Resources for Managing Sex Offenders In addition to identifying select agencies that can provide resources to assist in the management of sex offenders, this guide offers suggestions on how to obtain noted resources. Contents include: ... Read More	1999
11.	Civil Commitment Study Group: 1998 Report to the Legislature Issues surrounding sexually dangerous persons and persons with sexually psychopathic personalities are addressed. Contents include: an introduction covering the Civil Commitment Study Group, ... Read More	1999
12.	Aboriginal Sex Offenders: Melding Spiritual Healing with Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment A treatment strategy for aboriginal sex offenders is presented. This report includes the following sections: introduction; aboriginal culture, ethics, and rules of behavior; aboriginal offenders and ... Read More	1999
13.	Compendium of OJP-Sponsored Projects Relating to Sex Offenders A compendium of Department of Justice-sponsored initiatives relating to sex offender management is presented. Subsections include adult classification research, community notification research, ... Read More	1999
14.	Assessment of Sex Offenders for Sentencing, Supervision and Treatment [Videoconference Held February 10, 1999] Objectives of this three-hour videoconference include: articulating the purposes for assessment and evaluation of sex offenders and the issues and challenges inherent in each; understanding the ... Read More	1999
15.	Case Studies on the Center for Sex Offender Management's National Resource Sites These case studies reflect lessons learned from Center for Sex Offender management (CSOM) Resource Sites. Resource sites are "communities around the country who have demonstrated--through ... Read More	1999
16.	Effective Supervision of Adult Sex Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held February 9, 2000] The goal of this videoconference is to enhance the ability of probation and parole agency staff (line officers, supervisors, and policymakers/administrators) to supervise sex offenders in the ... Read More	2000
17.	Revisiting Megan's Law and Sex Offender Registration: Prevention or Problem The negative impacts and consequences resulting from the implementation of sex offender registration and notification are reported. This paper discusses: public registration and notification laws -- ... Read More	2000
18.	Sex Offender Policy and Management Board Study 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
19.	Public Opinion and the Criminal Justice System: Building Support for Sex Offender Management Programs Public opinion can greatly impact the way sex offenders are supervised and treated within the community. This document examines the lessons learned by using public opinion to influence sex offender ... Read More	2000
20.	Engaging Advocates and Other Victim Service Providers in the Community Management of Sex Offenders The benefits and feasibility of involving victim advocates and other victim service organizations in the management of sex offenders are examined in this paper. Contents include: promoting responses ... Read More	2000
21.	Nebraska Sex Offender Registry This website provides access to the following sections of information concerning registered sex offenders: frequently asked questions (FAQ); Sex Offender Registry documents; and search High ... Read More	2000
22.	Community Supervision of the Sex Offender: An Overview of Current and Promising Practices Almost 60% of all adult sex offenders are under some form of community supervision. An exploration of emerging practices and lessons learned in the management of sex offenders at the community level ... Read More	2000
23.	Sex Offender Supervision: 2000 Report to the Legislature 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
24.	National Resource Group Recommended Readings Designed to be a starting point, this reading list is for those people who are interested in learning about effective management of sex offenders in the community. Documents are organized into the ... Read More	2000
25.	Sex Offenders and Predatory Offenders: Minnesota Criminal and Civil Regulatory Laws Minnesota laws that apply to sex offenders and predatory offenders are described. Contents include: criminal provisions for sex offenses; civil and regulatory provisions such as the Predatory ... Read More	2000
26.	The Collaborative Approach to Sex Offender Management The need for and challenges of a collaborative approach to managing sex offenders in the community are addressed, in addition to ways jurisdictions can develop shared decision making responsibility ... Read More	2000
27.	Myths and Facts About Sex Offenders Eleven myths about sexual offenses, sex offenders, and their victims are addressed. Statistics and characteristics about adult and juvenile sex offenders are also provided.... Read More	2000
28.	Pardoned Offenders in Canada: A Statistical Analysis Three studies are covered by this report -- the granting of pardons, the outcome of pardons, and pardoned sex offenders. Those who were denied pardons were more likely to have been convicted of ... Read More	2000
29.	The Value of Polygraph Testing in Sex Offender Management [and] How Is the Post-Conviction Polygraph Examination Used in Adult Sex Offender Management Activities? The Second National Telephone Survey of Probation and Parole Supervisors Issues surrounding post-conviction polygraph examinations are discussed. Part I of this document looks at the use of polygraphs in a sex offender containment approach. Sections include: ... Read More	2000
30.	The Influence of Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws in the United States The effectiveness of sex offender registration and notification laws is examined. This report is comprised of the following sections: abstract; introduction; review of the literature; research ... Read More	2001
31.	Community Notification and Education Differences in state laws regarding sex offender notification are examined, as well as innovative approaches to community notification and education in the U.S. This report contains the following ... Read More	2001
32.	Age and Sexual Recidivism: A Comparison of Rapists and Child Molesters The relationship between age of adult male sexual offenders and sexual recidivism is examined. The following sections are contained in this study: abstract; introduction; method -- samples and ... Read More	2001
33.	Recidivism of Sex Offenders The potential for commission of subsequent offenses by sex offenders is examined. This report looks at the following issues: measurement of sex offender recidivism; factors associated with ... Read More	2001
34.	High-Risk Offenders: A Handbook for Criminal Justice Professionals Recent amendments to existing laws regarding high-risk offenders are reviewed. Sections of this manual include: dangerous offenders and their custody; long-term offenders and long-term supervision ... Read More	2001
35.	How to Make Partnerships Work: Suggestions From the Field Increased accountability and proactivity realized in the creation of an Interagency Coordinating Council on Sex Offenders is discussed. Development, implementation, lessons learned, and pitfalls to ... Read More	2001
36.	San Diego County Collaborative Team Develops a Plan for Managing Sex Offenders The development of an implementation plan for future collaborative programming is reviewed. Three sections comprise this overview: roles and communication process; challenges to the project; and ... Read More	2001
37.	Ten-Year Recidivism Follow-Up of 1989 Sex Offender Releases Following an executive summary, sections of this report provide information about methodology, demographics, victim information, typology, recidivism, general recidivism, sex recidivism, sex offender ... Read More	2001
38.	Juveniles Who Have Sexually Offended: A Review of the Professional Literature The "pragmatics of professional work [done] with youth who have committed sex offenses" are reviewed and discussed (p. v). Following an executive summary and introduction, this report examines: ... Read More	2001
39.	Case Studies on the Center for Sex Offender Management's National Resource Sites Strategies from "19 jurisdictional, cross-disciplinary teams who have developed innovative sex offender management and supervision techniques" are reported (p. i). The following five sections ... Read More	2001
40.	2000 Paroling Authorities Survey Survey results from 51 paroling authorities (42 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, National Parole Board of Canada, Canadian Province Boards from Ontario, Quebec, and British ... Read More	2001
41.	2000 Paroling Authorities Survey Survey results from 51 paroling authorities (42 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, National Parole Board of Canada, Canadian Province Boards from Ontario, Quebec, and British ... Read More	2001
42.	Time to Work: Managing the Employment of Sex Offenders Under Community Supervision The management of sex offenders "on the job in a way that adequately restricts offenders, protects the public, and simultaneously promotes successful offender reintegration" is discussed (p. 1). This ... Read More	2002
43.	Supervision of Sex Offenders in the Community: A Training Curriculum Access to information and materials for three different versions (long, medium, and short) of training sessions about the supervision of sex offenders in the community is provided at this website. ... Read More	2002
44.	Managing Sex Offenders in the Community: A Handbook to Guide Policymakers and Practitioners Through a Planning and Implementation Process A handbook designed to assist policymakers and practitioners in the process of assessing and strengthening sex offender management for adults and juveniles is provided. Four sections comprise this ... Read More	2002
45.	Summary of Sex Offender Registries, 2001: State Summaries Information regarding sex offender registry (SOR) by state is provided. Each entry describes: agency(ies) responsible for SOR maintenance; who is in the registry? (covered offenses, mandated ... Read More	2002
46.	Educating the Community about Sexual Assault and the Management of Sex Offenders in the Community: A Training Curriculum Access to a training curriculum that is designed to educate the community about sexual violence and sex offender management programs is provided at this website. The following can be found: ... Read More	2002
47.	Overview of Policy and Correctional Issues Related to Sex Offenders Reforms that have strengthened sex offender policies, crime trends, population figures and programs, and the continuance of policy strengthening are discussed. Topics covered by this presentation ... Read More	2002
48.	Reconviction Rates of Serious Sex Offenders and Assessments of the Risk Reconviction rates occurring four and six years after serious sex offenders "were released from long determinate sentences of imprisonment" are examined (p. 1). This report contains sections about: ... Read More	2002
49.	McKune v. Lile A syllabus for the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion on McKune v. Lile is provided. This case involved the refusal of an inmate to participate in the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) on the grounds ... Read More	2002
50.	2001 Paroling Authorities Survey Survey results from 52 paroling authorities (45 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, National Parole Board of Canada, Canadian Province Boards from Ontario and Quebec, and the ... Read More	2002
51.	Evaluation of the San Diego Sex Offender Management Council Community Education Forums Results from a survey to determine how much community groups learned about the sex offender containment model are presented. Efforts by the Sex Offender Management Council (SOMC) to educate the ... Read More	2003
52.	Summary of Procedures and Practices Regarding Sex Offender Registration Changes in the registration and monitoring of sex offenders occurring from July 2002 to July 2003 are related. Results are reported according to: registration practices; regional registration; ... Read More	2003
53.	Evaluation of the San Diego County Probation Supervision Standards for Adult Sex Offenders A report that "describes the components of the standards and notes areas where conformity was high . . . , as well as where training efforts should be directed once implementation occurs" is provided ... Read More	2003
54.	Sex Offender Sentencing in Washington State Series of Reports A series of reports resulting from a "comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of current [as of 2006] sex offender sentencing policies including a "comprehensive ... Read More	2003
55.	California Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies: With Increased Efforts, They Could Improve the Accuracy and Completeness of Public Information on Sex Offenders The accuracy of the Megan's Law database for registered sex offenders is examined. Chapter titles reflect this reports primary observations: the database contains some inaccurate and incomplete ... Read More	2003
56.	Recidivism of Sex Offenders Released from Prison in 1994 Three-year follow up recidivism statistics (rates of rearrest, reconviction, and reimprisonment) for released male sex offenders are provided. Figures are organized into the following areas: ... Read More	2003
57.	Six-Year Follow-Up of Released Sex Offenders Recommended for Commitment Under Washington's Sexually Violent Predator Law, Where No Petition Was Filed Recidivism (all new convictions) for released sex offenders who could have been civilly committed but were not is investigated. Sections of this report are: executive summary; background; methods; ... Read More	2003
58.	Sexual Offenders -- Measuring Reconviction, Reoffending and Recidivism Results from an assessment of the "relationship between sexual reconviction and the actual level of offense-related sexual behavior" are reported (p. 1). Sections contained in this document are: key ... Read More	2003
59.	Notes on the Development of Static - 2002 The development of a new risk scale for sex offenders is explained. This report has these sections: abstract; the need for a revision of Static-99; overall strategy for revision; results by age, ... Read More	2003
60.	2002 Parole Board Survey Survey results from 54 paroling authorities (49 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, National Parole Board of Canada, and the Canadian Provincial Board from British Columbia) ... Read More	2003
61.	Sex Offender Recidivism: A Simple Question Results from a study on sexual recidivism are presented. Following an abstract are four sections -- introduction, method, results, and discussion. Most sex offenders do not re-offend sexually, with ... Read More	2004
62.	Sex Crimes and Penalties in Wisconsin Wisconsin laws concerning sexual offenses are reviewed. Sections of this bulletin are: legislation enacted in 2003-04; registration of sex offenders; community notification regarding sex offenders; ... Read More	2004
63.	Recidivism of Sexual Assault Offenders: Rates, Risk Factors and Treatment Efficacy A "comprehensive overview and analysis of the major issues relating to recidivism among sexual assault offenders" adding to the evidence base of the National Initiative to Combat Sexual Assault are ... Read More	2004
64.	Report on Safety Issues Raised By Living Arrangements for and Locations of Sex Offenders in the Community Safety issues related to living arrangements and residency locations of sex offenders are examined. This report is comprised of the following sections: executive summary; introduction; background; ... Read More	2004
65.	Barriers and Opportunities to Employment for Sex Offenders: Final Report Issues related to the employment of sex offenders in the North West of England are addressed. Chapters following an executive summary are: introduction; methodology; the literature review; the legal ... Read More	2004
66.	2003 Paroling Authorities Survey Survey results from 52 paroling authorities (44 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Air Force, National Parole Board of Canada, Canadian Province Boards from British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, ... Read More	2004
67.	Sex Offender Supervision Handbook This handbook is given to sex offenders in the community so they will "be aware of the expectations/limitations of [their] activities while under the supervision of Parole Services" (p. 2). Sections ... Read More	2005
68.	Sex Offenders in Prison Two subpopulations of incarcerated sex offenders in Minnesota, Governing Sex Offenders (GSOs) and Other Sex Offenders (OSOs) are compared. GSOs are guilty of criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Areas of ... Read More	2005
69.	Electronic Monitoring of Sex Offenders The electronic monitoring system utilized by Iowa's Community-Based Corrections (CBC) District Departments is described. Sections comprising this Issue Review are: issue; affected agencies; Code of ... Read More	2005
70.	Key Considerations for Reunifying Adult Sex Offenders and Their Families "[This document] provides an overview of the dynamics and key issues warranting attention when considering reunification and preservation with sex offenders as part of a broader, more comprehensive ... Read More	2005
71.	Community Supervision of Sex Offenders: Evaluation Report Community supervision of sex offenders in Minnesota is examined. This report contains these sections: executive summary; introduction; background; supervision practices (e.g., supervision by ... Read More	2005
72.	Governor's Commission on Sex Offender Policy: Final Report Current and best practices for sex offender management are delineated. Ten sections comprise this report: executive summary of recommendations; formation and background of the commission; sentencing ... Read More	2005
73.	Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators: Comparing State Laws Key elements of SVP (sexually violent predator) laws are compared. Sections of this report are: summary; state comparisons -- breadth of civil commitment law and release/discharge decision; costs of ... Read More	2005
74.	National Sex Offender Public Registry The National Sex Offender Public Registry allows individuals to "search participating state Web site public information regarding the presence or location of offenders, who, in most cases, have been ... Read More	2005
75.	2004 Paroling Authorities Survey Survey results from 48 paroling authorities (43 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Air Force, National Parole Board of Canada, Canadian Province Board of Ontario, and the Parole Board of Hong Kong) ... Read More	2005
76.	2005 Paroling Authorities Survey Survey results from 50 paroling authorities (45 states, U.S. Parole Commission, U.S. Air Force Parole Board, National Parole Board of Canada, Ontario Parole Board, and the British Columbia Parole ... Read More	2005
77.	Responding to Sexual Offenses: Research, Reason and Public Safety A "call for a more thoughtful, research-based approach to the assessment, sentencing and post-release supervision of sex offenders" is explained. This paper covers: assessment -- the first step; ... Read More	2006
78.	Electronic Monitoring of Sex Offenders: 2006 Report to the Legislature The monitoring of "high-risk sex offenders who are on supervised release, conditional release, parole, or probation to help ensure that the offenders do not violate their community supervision ... Read More	2006
79.	50 State Survey on Sex Offender Registry Results from a survey on sex offenders registry are provided. Questions asked are: citation(s) of statutes(s); registrable offenses with citations; and the state agency responsible for maintaining ... Read More	2006
80.	National Sex Offender Registry: New Hires Data Has Potential for Updating Addresses of Convicted Sex Offenders The use of the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) to update information in sex offenders registries is investigated. This report is comprised of these sections: summary of findings -- NDNH data ... Read More	2006
81.	GPS Monitoring of High-Risk Sex Offenders: Description of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's San Diego County Pilot Program The use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to monitor high-risk sex offender parolees is explained. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; development of the GPS program; the ... Read More	2006
82.	Sex Offender Registration Survey Results from a survey about sex offender registration and supervision are presented. Questions asked are: "How many registered sex offenders are currently in your state?"; "Of the registered sex ... Read More	2006
83.	Long-Term Care Facilities: Information on Residents Who Are Registered Sex Offenders or Are Paroled for Other Crimes The prevalence of sex offenders in long-term care facilities, the administration and content of state sex offender registries, and the extent of resident abuse by sex offenders in long-term care ... Read More	2006
84.	Statement on Sex Offender Residency Restrictions in Iowa Reasons why the Iowa County Attorneys Association "believes that the 2,000 foot residency restriction for persons who have been convicted of sex offenses involving minors does not provide the ... Read More	2006
85.	New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services: Sex Offender Registry Program The administration of the duties required of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services by the Sex Offender Registration Act is evaluated. Sections of this report are: audit objective; ... Read More	2006
86.	Washington State's Community Notification Law: 15 Years of Change Changes to Washington's Community Protection Act, which authorizes the release of information to the public about sex offenders, are recounted. Amendments to this law, that "expand its application, ... Read More	2006
87.	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
88.	Field Search Information about Field Search, "designed specifically to help nontechnical probation and parole officers quickly and efficiently search [a sex] offender's computer and create a detailed report of ... Read More	2006
89.	Summary Report: Investigation into the Improper Placement of Parolees Designated as High-Risk Offenders Within a Half-Mile of a School The actions of two Los Angeles County parole administrators in response to Assembly Bill 113, which prohibits high-risk sex offenders from living within a half-mile of public or private K-12 schools, ... Read More	2006
90.	Secondary Trauma and the Management of Sex Offenders: A Training Curriculum [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual] This website provides access to materials for a training program that addresses secondary trauma, the "sheer impact" of being exposed to various aspects of sexual abuse experienced by sex offender ... Read More	2006
91.	The Role of the Victim and Victim Advocate in Managing Sex Offenders: A Training Curriculum [Lesson Plan and Participant Manual] Access to a training program on a victim-centered approach to sex offender management is provided at this website. Points of entry are overview, issues and cautions for users, and user's guide for ... Read More	2006
92.	Understanding Sex Offenders: An Introductory Curriculum "This curriculum provides information and materials (lecture content, presentation slides, and references) designed to equip knowledgeable trainers to plan and deliver an introductory training on ... Read More	2006
93.	Hyle v. Porter, 2006-Ohio-5454 Reasons why "Ohio's residency-restriction statute prohibiting certain sexually oriented offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school -- can be applied to an offender who had bought his home ... Read More	2006
94.	Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center Information regarding Sand Ridge, a secure sex offender treatment facility for sexually violent individuals committed under Wisconsin Statute Chapter 980, is available at this website. Points of ... Read More	2006
95.	Sex Offender Recidivism in Missouri and Community Correction Options Recidivism of ex-offenders in Missouri and effective strategies for reduction of recidivism by community corrections are discussed. Sections after an executive summary are: introduction; ... Read More	2006
96.	Sex Offender Recidivism in Missouri and Community Correction Options Recidivism of ex-offenders in Missouri and effective strategies for reduction of recidivism by community corrections are discussed. Sections after an executive summary are: introduction; ... Read More	2006
97.	Sex Offender Recidivism in Missouri and Community Correction Options Recidivism of ex-offenders in Missouri and effective strategies for reduction of recidivism by community corrections are discussed. Sections after an executive summary are: introduction; ... Read More	2006
98.	Juvenile Sex Offenders Recommended for Commitment Under Washington's Sexually Violent Predator Law, Where No Petition Was Filed The use of Washington's Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) statute to civilly commit juvenile sex offenders determined to be a high risk to the public is discussed. Topics covered following a summary ... Read More	2006
99.	ICAOS GPS Update Survey April 2006 Answers are provided for various questions regarding the use of a GPS (global positioning system) are presented. Questions asked are: Is your state using GPS for sex offenders?; If yes, how long?; Is ... Read More	2006
100.	Constitutional Collectivism and Ex-Offender Residence Exclusion Zones "In short, just as the federal judiciary had to limit state isolationist efforts vis-a-vis economic and commercial matters, so too must it now be prepared to limit state efforts to isolate themselves ... Read More	2006
101.	Release Manual for Offenders with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, Chemically Dependent Offenders and Sexual Offenders Guidance for completing mental health release plans for SPMI (serious and persistently mentally ill) offenders is provided. Sections of this manual are: introduction; resource search procedure; ... Read More	2006
102.	Sex Offender Management Surveys Three surveys providing information regarding the management of sex offenders are provided. Questions asked for each survey are noted. “SO Legislation-Registration Information Survey 4-2007.” Has ... Read More	2007
103.	Sex Offender Recidivism in Minnesota The factors associated with the recidivism of sex offenders in Minnesota are determined. Sections after an executive summary include: introduction; sex offender recidivism -- a review of the ... Read More	2007
104.	Six-Year Follow-Up of 135 Released Sex Offenders Recommended for Commitment Under Washington's Sexually Violent Predator Law, Where No Petition Was Filed Results from a six-year follow-up of 135 released sex offenders who may be referred for civil commitment are presented. Sections following a summary are: introduction; statutory requirements and ... Read More	2007
105.	Comparison of State Laws Authorizing Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators: 2006 Update Information regarding the civil commitment of violent sexual predators is provided. Data is organized into the following areas: findings in general for the U.S. and for Washington State; states with ... Read More	2007
106.	Recidivism Study Recidivism (rearrest and recommitment) for released sex offenders and other felons over a three-year period is determined. Sections comprising this report are: overview; comparison of sex offender ... Read More	2007
107.	No Easy Answers: Sex Offender Laws in the US Critical faults in sex offender laws in the U.S. are discussed. Eleven sections comprise this report: executive summary; methodology; recommendations for legislative changes; sexual violence in the ... Read More	2007
108.	Enhancing the Management of Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders: A Handbook for Policymakers and Practitioners "This handbook is designed to assist policymakers and practitioners in the process of assessing, and strengthening, their sex offender management approaches" (p. 3). Four sections comprise this ... Read More	2007
109.	Banishment By a Thousand Laws: Residency Restrictions on Sex Offenders The need to curtail the use of residency restrictions on sex offenders is explained. This paper is divided into four parts: banishment as punishment -- anywhere but here, prison colonies, and ... Read More	2007
110.	Managing the Challenges of Sex Offender Reentry The “successful transition of sex offenders from prison to the community while ensuring victim and community safety” is explained (p.1). Sections of this policy and practice brief are: introduction; ... Read More	2007
111.	The Comprehensive Assessment Protocol: A Systemwide Review of Adult and Juvenile Sex Offender Management Strategies The use of the Comprehensive Assessment Protocol (CAP) to assess an agency's sex offender management practices and procedures is introduced. An overview, link to the User's Guide, issues and cautions ... Read More	2007
112.	Implementation and Early Outcomes for the San Diego High Risk Sex Offender (HRSO) GPS Pilot Program Results from a process and six-month evaluation of pilot program tracking High Risk Sex Offenders (HRSO) in San Diego using a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system are analyzed. This report is ... Read More	2007
113.	Report on New Jersey's GPS Monitoring of Sex Offenders The use of GPS (global positioning system) to track sex offenders in New Jersey is evaluated. This report contains the following sections: background; results appear to show GPS monitoring ... Read More	2007
114.	The Criminal Registration Unit: Hillsborough County's Answer to an Unfunded Mandate The use of the Criminal Registration Unit (CRU) by the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office (FL) to register sexual predators/offenders is explained.... Read More	2007
115.	Federal Prosecution of Child Sex Exploitation Offenders, 2006 ... Read More	2007
116.	Best Practices Tool-Kit: Sex Offender Registration and Notification Information regarding sex offender registration and notification is provided. This Tool-Kit contains these sections: background - Ohio statutes; sex offender registration in Ohio; background - ... Read More	2007
117.	Circles of Support & Accountability: A National Replication of Outcome Findings The impact of the Circles of Support & Accountability (COSA) program on the recidivism of sexual offenders in Canada is examined. Sections contained in this report include: executive summary; ... Read More	2007
118.	Recidivism of Delaware Adult Sex Offenders Released from Prison in 2001 The rearrest rates of sex offenders three years after release from Delaware's prison system are determined. The following sections comprise this report: introduction; sex offenders released from ... Read More	2007
119.	Practitioner's Guide to the Adam Walsh Act A brief overview of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 regarding "what the practitioner needs to know about this new federal legislation and its potential impact on local ... Read More	2007
120.	Recidivism of Delaware Juvenile Sex Offenders Released in 2001 Re-arrest and re-incarceration rates at three and five years for juvenile sex offenders released from the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) during 2001 are provided. This ... Read More	2007
121.	Research Bulletin: Clinical and Structured Assessment of Sex Offenders "[C]oncepts related to structured assessment and instruments that foster collaboration among probation officers, clinicians, and treatment providers" are explained (p. 1). Sections of this brief are: ... Read More	2007
122.	Research Bulletin: Sex Offender Populations, Recidivism and Actuarial Assessment Recidivism rates and actuarial risk assessment instruments for sex offenders are reviewed. This report is comprised of these sections: issues in actuarial assessment of sex offenders; recidivism ... Read More	2007
123.	Chips Ahoy!: The Legal and Constitutional Implications of Involuntary Endogenous RFID Compliance Monitoring as a Condition of Federal Supervised Release The legal use of subdermal implanted RFID (radio frequency identification) transmitters is investigated. This paper is divided into three parts: what is RFID, how do RFID implants work, and why use ... Read More	2007
124.	Convicted Sex Offenders: Factors That Could Affect the Successful Implementation of Driver's License-Related Processes to Encourage Registration and Enhance Monitoring Problems with successfully adopting a driver’s license screening program for sex offenders, registration needed for the issuance of a driver’s license, are described. Sections of this report include: ... Read More	2008
125.	No Easy Answers: Sex Offender Laws in the U.S.: A Suggested List of References This list contains twenty-nine documents about U.S. sex offender laws.... Read More	2008
126.	Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification: Past, Present, and Future The impact of the Adam Walsh Act (AWA) of 2006 on state efforts at sex offender registration and notification is explained. The AWA makes non-registration a federal felony. Authorization for federal ... Read More	2008
127.	Do Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws Affect Criminal Behavior? This article examines the impact of registration and notification laws on the recidivism of sex offenders. Sections following an abstract include: introduction; the evolution of sex offender ... Read More	2008
128.	An Assessment of Current Management Practices of Adult Sex Offenders in California Sex offender management practices in California are evaluated. This report contains the following sections: executive summary; introduction; prevalence of sexual assault and services for victims; ... Read More	2008
129.	Community Notification as Viewed by Washington's Citizens: A 10-Year Follow-Up The opinions of Washington State adults regarding the state's Community Protection Act are recorded. This report has these sections: summary; state and federal community notification laws; sex ... Read More	2008
130.	The Constitutionality of Civil Commitment and the Requirement of Adequate Treatment Constitutional issues related to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators in Washington are addressed. This paper is divided into five parts: the U.S. Supreme Court's civil commitment ... Read More	2008
131.	Delaware Sex Offenders: Profiles and Criminal Justice System Outlooks A profile of sex offenders in Delaware is provided. Sections of this report include: background -- our changing ways and knowledge of sex offenders; introduction; sex offender arrest history; the ... Read More	2008
132.	Criminal Justice Resources: Sex Offender Residency Restrictions "This article collects recent court decisions, research papers and reports that have addressed the efficacy of exclusionary zoning laws and the impact of these restrictions on sex offenders ... Read More	2008
133.	Using GPS Technology to Track Sex Offenders: Should Pennsylvania Do More? "This report discusses how global positioning system technology, or GPS, can be used to keep better track of sex offenders who skirt registration requirements or who are sexually violent predators" ... Read More	2008
134.	Megan's Law in Minnesota: The Impact of Community Notification on Sex Offender Recidivism The degree to which sex offender recidivism is affected by community notification is investigated. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; literature review; data and ... Read More	2008
135.	Sex Offender Residency Restrictions: How Mapping Can Inform Policy The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate the influence of sex offender residency laws on available housing for sex offenders is explained. The publication is comprised of these ... Read More	2008
136.	SMART: Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking This website provides access to information from the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART). "The responsibilities of the SMART Office include ... Read More	2008
137.	Registering Harm: How Sex Offense Registries Fail Youth and Communities "This report documents the issues related to public safety and fiscal accountability that states should consider as they determine whether to comply with the Adam Walsh Act or otherwise expand the ... Read More	2008
138.	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
139.	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
140.	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
141.	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
142.	Twenty Strategies for Advancing Sex Offender Management in Your Jurisdiction Strategies for “promot[ing] public safety by reducing the risk of recidivism among sex offenders” are described (p.7). Strategies include: establish a comprehensive, ongoing assessment process; ... Read More	2008
143.	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
144.	Review of the Department of Justice's Implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act “This report examines the Department of Justice’s (Department) implementation of Title I of the Adam Walsh Act, the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), which sets forth specific ... Read More	2008
145.	Civil Commitment of a Sexually Dangerous Person "In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes its proposed rule providing definitions and standards relating to the certification of persons as sexually dangerous for the purpose of ... Read More	2008
146.	Residency Restrictions for Convicted Sex Offenders: A Popular Approach on Questionable Footing The effectiveness of residency restrictions for convicted sex offenders is examined. This publication takes a look at: four significant misperceptions about residency restrictions -- the victim is ... Read More	2008
147.	Fact Sheets Examine Impact of Sex Offender Registries This website provides access to information about the effect sex offender registries have on the offenders themselves and others. As of September 2008, the fact sheets available are: Youth Who ... Read More	2008
148.	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
149.	Strategically Monitoring Sex Offenders: Accessing Community Corrections' Resources to Enhance Law Enforcement Capabilities The types of information gathering tools used by community corrections officers are described. The purpose of, benefits of, access to, and examples of the following data collection instruments are ... Read More	2008
150.	Homelessness among Registered Sex Offenders in California: The Numbers, the Risks and the Response The impact of an increasing number of sex offenders registering as transient on public safety is examined. Following an executive summary, this report is divided into four parts: since the ... Read More	2008
151.	Megan's Law: Assessing the Practical and Monetary Efficacy The "various impacts of community notification and registration laws (Megan's Law) in New Jersey" are examined (p. 1). Sections comprising this report include: executive summary; introduction; Phase ... Read More	2008
152.	Sex Offender Registries: Fear without Function? Results from an assessment of the effectiveness of sex offender registries are presented. Sections of this paper following an abstract include: introduction; background; panel data; recidivism ... Read More	2008
153.	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” ... Read More	2008
154.	Sex Offender Enactments Database Individuals needing access to state legislation related to sex offenders will find this database indispensable. Topics covered are: civil commitment; DNA and fingerprints; registration durations and ... Read More	2009
155.	Sex Offender Program Certification Manual Other agencies looking to assess their sex offender programs will find this document a valuable resource. Standards for evaluation cover: assessment; treatment plan; progress reports; discharge ... Read More	2009
156.	The Use of the Polygraph in Sex Offender Management The utilization of the polygraph as an aid to supervising sex offenders is reviewed. This bulletin covers these topics: the science and reality of the detection of deception; an overview of the ... Read More	2009
157.	Sex Offender Registration and Notification: Limited Effects in New Jersey Results are provided from an evaluation of the impact of Megans' Law in New Jersey. Sections of this review include: overview; findings; about the study -- identify trends, compare "before" and ... Read More	2009
158.	Residency Restrictions: What's Geography Got to Do with It? The use of a geographic information system to manage residency restrictions applied to registered sex offenders is explored. Contents of this bulletin include: what geography has got to do with ... Read More	2009
159.	Does Sex Offender Registration and Notification Reduce Crime? A Systematic Review of the Research Literature The impact of sex offender registration and community notification laws on crime reduction is investigated. This report contains these sections: summary; introduction; theoretical foundation; ... Read More	2009
160.	Fifty State Survey of Adult Sex Offender Registration Requirements State requirements for the registration of adult sex offenders are compiled and presented. Responses (if given) are reported for: registrable offenses; whether those individuals convicted of staff ... Read More	2009
161.	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
162.	Online Sex Offender Info Rapidly Expands New features and information available on state run sex offender registries are described. This article is based on a survey (conducted in December 2008) of all 50 states' sex offender registries. ... Read More	2009
163.	Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website [NSOPW] "This Website is a search tool allowing a user to submit a single national query to obtain information about sex offenders through a number of search options," such as name, state/territory, county, ... Read More	2009
164.	United States v. Comstock The Fourth Circuit unanimously affirmed the district court's decision that 18 U.S.C. 4248 of the Adam Walsh Act is unconstitutional. The federal government does not have the authority to enact U.S.C. ... Read More	2009
165.	Final Report: The Impact of Illinois' Truth-in-Sentencing Law on Sentence Lengths, Time to Service and Disciplinary Incidents of Convicted Murderers and Sex Offenders The implementation in Illinois of TIS (truth-in-sentencing) is evaluated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; literature review; methodology; impact of TIS on sentence ... Read More	2009
166.	Intrafamilial Adolescent Sex Offenders: Psychological Profile and Treatment “The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of what is known about intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders (IASOs),” such as 40-90% of sexual abuse against children is caused by other children ... Read More	2009
167.	Juveniles Who Commit Sex Offenses Against Minors Characteristics of juveniles that are responsible for sex offenses perpetrated against other minors are reported. Sections of this bulletin are: background; the National Incident-Based Reporting ... Read More	2009
168.	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 ... Read More	2010
169.	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 ... Read More	2010
170.	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, ... Read More	2010
171.	Study Characteristics and Recidivism Base Rates in Juvenile Sex Offender Recidivism Policy makers needing to determine the recidivism rates of their juvenile sex offenders will want to read this article. It appears “variables that predict repeated sexual misconduct in an adolescent ... Read More	2010

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Yesterday	Independent Review of Policies and Procedures of Correctional Facilities Operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Problems found during an investigation of correctional facilities operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Officer are reported. Sections of this independent review include: summary of ... Accession Number: 022006.
Yesterday	Implementing Restorative Justice: A Guide for Schools This guide provides “School personnel with practical strategies to apply restorative justice” (p. 5). Sections of this publication include; why schools should use restorative justice; school ... Accession Number: 024050.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.
Sep. 01, 2010	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.

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