#	Title	Year
1.	Performance Appraisal in New Generation Jails: Model Performance Appraisal Processes and Forms and Training Materials for New Generation Jail Facilities The purpose of this grant was to develop an employee appraisal instrument and employee feedback process for direct supervision facilities. Includes bibliographies.... Read More	1988
2.	Computer Aided Drafting and Automated Office systems Program, Purdy Corrections Center for Women: Final Report The goal [of this program] was to assess, develop, revise and implement curriculum, provide training, and maintain systems necessary to upgrade female inmates' knowledge and skills in computer aided ... Read More	1988
3.	Computer Aided Instruction Title of project: Computer Assisted Instruction. This grant allowed for the expansion of CAI in the basic skills area by adding new software and equipment to the existing vocational program.... Read More	1988
4.	King County Executive Mentally Ill Offenders Task Force Final Report Recommendations about issues surrounding mentally ill offenders and commitment laws are presented. Sections of this report discuss: the background of this task force; the Process work group ... Read More	1999
5.	The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Charging and Sentencing Processes for Drug Offenders in Three Counties of Washington State The disparity in charging decisions prior to the sentencing of felony drug offenders is investigated in this report. Contents include: executive summary; introduction; discretion in the context of ... Read More	1999
6.	Washington State's Corrections Clearinghouse: A Comprehensive Approach to Offender Employment The Corrections Clearinghouse (CCH) provides a wide range of services to prison inmates. Direct services include vocational assessments, job preparation training, and employment assistance. CCH also ... Read More	1999
7.	Evaluation Plan for the Offender Accountability Act 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	2000
8.	King County Mental Health Court: Selected Readings Materials concerning this pilot Mental Health Court project include: "Recommendations for the King County Mental Health Court" by the Mental Health Court Task Force; a 2-page Fact Sheet that provides ... Read More	2000
9.	Creating Integrated Service Systems for People with Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted from the Criminal Justice System: The King County (Seattle) Experience 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; ... Read More	2000
10.	Emerging Judicial Strategies for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Caseload: Mental Health Courts in Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, San Bernardino, and Anchorage An examination of the first four mental health courts to be operated in the U.S. is presented. This report's executive summary discusses the origin of a mental health court approach, common features ... Read More	2000
11.	Private Prisons: A Sensible Solution The utilization of competitive contracting for prison construction and management is examined. Following an executive summary, this brief discusses: the growing problem of more prisoners; the ... Read More	2001
12.	Physical Ability Testing Basic Corrections Academies A three-event (sit-ups, push-ups, and 1.5 mile run) Physical Ability Test (PAT) for Academy applicants is described. This document is comprised of the following sections: introduction; corrections ... Read More	2001
13.	Beyond the "War": Using the Criminal Justice System to Bring Addicts Into Treatment: A Bold New Approach to Fighting Drug Abuse A new drug policy approach that incorporates the criminal justice system is discussed. Topics addressed in this report include: beyond the "war" -- an introduction; the promises of the 1989 Omnibus ... Read More	2001
14.	Final Report on the Program Evaluation of the Pine Lodge Pre-Release Residential Therapeutic Community for Women Offenders in Washington State 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	2001
15.	Going Beyond "Administrative Efficiency": The Budget Crisis in the State of Washington The implementation of a 15% across-the-board budget cut upon this agency is explained. Topics addressed include: the implementation of efficiencies is not enough; guiding principles for reaching the ... Read More	2002
16.	The Criminal Justice System in Washington State: Incarceration Rates, Taxpayer Costs, Crime Rates, and Prison Economics An overview of the criminal justice system and criminal activity in Washington is provided. This report is comprised of the following parts: the use of incarceration in Washington 1960 to 2002; the ... Read More	2003
17.	Washington State's Drug Courts for Adult Defendants: Outcome Evaluation and Cost-Benefit Analysis Benefits and costs associated with drug courts are investigated. Four Parts comprise this report: the emergence of drug courts; a systematic review of the evidence from other drug court evaluation; ... Read More	2003
18.	Washington's Offender Accountability Act [OAA]: An Analysis of the Department of Corrections' Risk Assessment The ability of the Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R) to predict recidivism is investigated. This analysis is divided into seven parts: background; re-offending rates; enhancements to the ... Read More	2003
19.	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
20.	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
21.	Disproportionate Minority Confinement 2002 Update An overview of efforts to address disproportionate minority confinement (DMC) is provided. Sections within this report are: introduction; national efforts to address DMC with OJJDP assistance; ... Read More	2004
22.	Sentences for Adult Felons in Washington: Options to Address Prison Overcrowding -- Part II (Recidivism Analyses) The "statistically estimated impact of imprisonment and sentence lengths on recidivism" is estimated (p. 2). This report contains five sections: examining two-year felony recidivism rates; ... Read More	2004
23.	Assessing Risk for Re-Offense: Validating the Washington State Juvenile Court Assessment The validity of this pre-screen and full assessment instrument is demonstrated. Sections within this report include: executive summary; background; assessment structure and organization; application ... Read More	2004
24.	Outcome Evaluation of Washington State's Research-Based Programs for Juvenile Offenders Results from an evaluation of the "nation's first statewide experiment of research-based programs for juvenile justice" are provided (p. 1). This report contains the following sections: summary; ... Read More	2004
25.	Sentences for Adult Felons in Washington: Options to Address Prison Overcrowding -- Part I (Historical Trends) The first part of a two part series on options for reducing prison overcrowding is presented. This report examines Washington's sentencing system along with trends in prison population growth. The ... Read More	2004
26.	Washington State's Family Integrated Transitions Program for Juvenile Offenders: Outcome Evaluation and Benefit-Cost Analysis Results from an outcome evaluation and benefit-cost analysis for a pilot program that focuses on juvenile offenders with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse problems are provided. ... Read More	2004
27.	Blending Funds to Pay for Criminal Justice Diversion Programs for People with Co-Occurring Disorders Pre-booking diversion programming for which King County (Seattle) has blended funds from five state and local systems to provide integrated service for offenders with co-occurring disorders, called ... Read More	2004
28.	Washington's Juvenile Basic Training Camp: Outcome Evaluation Results from a study to determine whether this program results in decreased recidivism and costs are reported. Following an executive summary are five sections: the Juvenile Rehabilitation ... Read More	2004
29.	Adult Sentencing Manual 2005 The manual consists of four parts: sentencing guidelines overview; Sentencing Reform Act (statute) and commentary; offense reference sheets; and appendixes regarding felony offenses by class, lists ... Read More	2005
30.	Washington's Offender Accountability Act: A First Look at Outcomes The impact of the Offender Accountability Act (OAA) during its first year on recidivism is determined. This report covers: key findings; summary of findings; elements of the 1999 OAA -- ... Read More	2005
31.	Washington State's Experience With Research-Based Juvenile Justice Programs This website provides access to a PowerPoint presentation on research-based juvenile justice programs. Topics discussed include: history of legislation and juvenile programs; things needed to ... Read More	2005
32.	Rearrest and Linkage to Mental Health Services Among Clients of the Clark County Mental Health Court Program The relationship between rearrest and an individual's access to mental health services is investigated. This article is comprised of these sections: abstract; introduction; methods; results ... Read More	2005
33.	Criminal Justice Involvement Among Clients Receiving Public Mental Health Services Results from a longitudinal study of "criminal justice involvement of clients receiving public mental health services" are presented (p. 1). Sections comprising this report are: summary; ... Read More	2005
34.	Correctional Industries Programs for Adult Offenders in Prison: Estimates of Benefits and Costs Results of a cost-benefit analysis of correctional industries programs are provided. Sections of this report are: research methods; research results; benefits and costs; and conclusion. "We find ... Read More	2005
35.	Washington's Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender Law: Was Community Safety Increased? The effectiveness of legislation regarding the transitional treatment of dangerous mentally ill offenders (DMIO) being released into the community is examined. Sections of this report are: executive ... Read More	2005
36.	Washington's Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative: An Evaluation of Benefits and Costs Results from an outcome evaluation and benefit-cost analysis of the 1999 amendments to the Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) are presented. Following a summary, this report addresses: how ... Read More	2005
37.	Options to Stabilize Prison Populations in Washington: Interim Report An interim report "identify[ing] options that can cost-effectively reduce the need for future prison capacity" is provided (p.1). This report addresses: prison populations in Washington -- history ... Read More	2006
38.	Children of Incarcerated Parents: A Collaborative Interim Report from the Department of Corrections and the Department of Social and Health Services Children's Administration A very brief summary of what the interdisciplinary oversight committee has done during the period of 2005 to 2006 is provided.... Read More	2006
39.	The DOC Re-entry Initiative: Smart on Crime An overview of the Re-entry Initiative is provided. Sections of this document are: executive summary; punishment versus treatment; recidivism programs work; the Re-entry Initiative; offender reentry ... Read More	2006
40.	Children of Incarcerated Parents A report summarizing the activities of the Oversight committee tasked with "develop[ing] a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for the children of ... Read More	2006
41.	Sex Offender Sentencing in Washington State: Does the Prison Treatment Program Reduce Recidivism? The effect of the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) on recidivism is examined. The following sections are contained in this report: summary of findings; study groups; adjusted recidivism rates ... Read More	2006
42.	Sex Offender Sentencing in Washington State: Who Participates in the Prison Treatment Program? The characteristics of Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) participants are compared to non-participants. Following a summary, this report examines: felony and violent static risk scores; repeat ... Read More	2006
43.	Evidence-Based Treatment of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Disorders: Potential Benefits, Costs, and Fiscal Impacts for Washington State The economic benefits of "evidence-based" treatment for individuals with mental health, alcohol, and drug disorders are determined. Sections comprising this report are: summary of findings; ... Read More	2006
44.	Washington's Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative: An Update on Recidivism Findings The effectiveness of the Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) in Washington is evaluated. Sections of this publication are: summary; what DOSA is; comparison of 1995, 1999, and 2005 DOSA ... Read More	2006
45.	Evidence-Based Adult Corrections Programs: What Works and What Does Not A "systematic review of the evidence on what works (and what does not) to reduce crime" is presented (p.1) Sections comprising this report are: summary; Washington's Offender Accountability Act; the ... Read More	2006
46.	Recidivism Findings for the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration's Mentoring Program: Final Report The impact on juvenile ex-offender recidivism by the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration's (JRA) mentoring program is investigated. Sections following a summary of findings are: about the mentor ... Read More	2006
47.	The Effects of Parole on Recidivism: Juvenile Offenders Released From Washington State Institutions: Final Report The impact of parole supervision on the recidivism of juvenile offenders is examined. Sections of this report are: summary of findings; background; current study objectives; study groups; recidivism ... Read More	2006
48.	Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative for Juvenile Offenders: Statewide Variation in Implementation Variations in implementation statewide of the Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative (CDDA), a treatment sentencing option for juvenile offenders, are described. This report has these sections: ... Read More	2006
49.	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
50.	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
51.	Evidence-Based Public Policy Options to Reduce Future Prison Construction, Criminal Justice Costs, and Crime Rates Results from a methodical review of "what works" to reduce the need for future prison beds, save the taxpayers' money, and overall reduce crime rates are reported. Sections following a summary are: ... Read More	2006
52.	Recidivism Findings for the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration's Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program: Final Report Recidivism of juvenile offenders who participate in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program is investigated. "DBT is a cognitive-behavioral treatment for individuals with complex and difficult ... Read More	2006
53.	Models for Change: Building Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform The reformation of juvenile justice systems in the four Models for Change (MfC) states (i.e., Illinois, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Washington) in the form of replicatable policies, practices, and ... Read More	2006
54.	Offender Reentry Initiative: Recommended Criteria for the Community Transition Coordination Networks Criteria to be used to determine a county's ability to implement a Community Transition Coordination Network (CTCN) are explained. Sections of this report include: background; Community Transition ... Read More	2007
55.	Deferred Prosecution of DUI Cases in Washington State: Evaluating the Impact on Recidivism The impact on recidivism by deferred prosecution, including prosecutor diversion, of offenders charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or impairing drugs (DUI) is determined. Sections ... Read More	2007
56.	Does Participation in Washington's Work Release Facilities Reduce Recidivism? The effect of work release facilities in Washington State on recidivism is assessed. This report is divided into three sections: evaluation of work release program; identification of facilities with ... Read More	2007
57.	Re: King County Correctional Facility, Seattle, Washington Results from an investigation of conditions at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) are presented. Sections of this report are: background; legal standards; findings regarding inadequate ... Read More	2007
58.	Methamphetamine Crimes: Washington's Laws Compared With Neighboring States - Revised Rates of methamphetamine-related abuse and crimes in Washington are compared to two other Pacific Northwest states (i.e., Oregon and Idaho). This report is comprised of the following sections: meth ... Read More	2007
59.	Washington's Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender Law: Program Costs and Developments Questions regarding program implementation and costs associated with the Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender (DMIO) program of Washington State are answered. This report, following an executive summary, ... Read More	2007
60.	Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6157: An Act Relating to Reducing Offender Recidivism Language of Washington state legislation that attempts to reduce the recidivism of inmates returning to the community is provided. This Act requires: the development and use of community transition ... Read More	2007
61.	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
62.	Washington's Offender Accountability Act: Department of Corrections' Static Risk Instrument The validity of the Washington State Department of Corrections' risk assessment instrument is investigated. This report includes these sections: summary; background; methodology; what "static" and ... Read More	2007
63.	Electronic Home Detention and Work Release Program Enrollment Application [and] Consent to Search [and] Employment Verification/Work Schedule [and] Urine Analysis and Breathalyzer Testing Guidelines These forms are used by offenders when requesting home detention and work release.... Read More	2007
64.	Report to the Governor: 2006 Critical Incident Reviews Community supervision practices are examined following the deaths of three King County (WA) law enforcement officers. Sections following an executive summary are: action plan; summary of findings; ... Read More	2007
65.	The Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender Program: Cost Effectiveness 2.5 Years After Participants' Prison Release The effectiveness of the "Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender" (DMIO) program at 2.5 years following release is determined. Sections following a summary are: previous findings (at 1.5 years following ... Read More	2007
66.	Working Toward a Sustainable DOC The application of sustainability to correctional operations in Washington State is explained at this website. "Sustainability is the protection and management of our resources to meet current needs ... Read More	2008
67.	Risk Assessment Instruments to Predict Recidivism of Sex Offenders: Practices in Washington State The use of risk assessment instruments for sex offender recidivism in Washington State is examined. Sections following a summary are: introduction; the Department of Corrections; sex offender risk ... Read More	2008
68.	Right Living Community Member's Handbook This handbook provides information "for people who need to recover from criminal and other self-defeating/self-destructive behaviors and are doing so with the help of a Right Living community" (p. ... Read More	2008
69.	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
70.	Children and Families of Incarcerated Parents: Understanding the Challenges and Addressing the Needs Findings from reviews of policies and services related to children of incarcerated parents by Washington State government agencies are presented. Two sections follow an executive summary. Section 1 ... Read More	2008
71.	Municipal Jail Planning: Determining Seattle's Municipal Jail Needs The need for a municipal jail in Seattle is explained. Points of access to this website include: background; site selection; jail design options; timeline; community input and outreach; ... Read More	2008
72.	Increase the Sustainability of Our Facilities (Green Building) Information about Washington State DOC buildings that are designed and constructed according to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver standards is provided at this website.... Read More	2008
73.	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
74.	The Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender Program: Three-Year Felony Recidivism and Cost Effectiveness The benefits realized by the Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender (DMIO) program over the three year period following DMIO participant release are reported. Sections comprising this publication are: ... Read More	2008
75.	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
76.	Sustainable Prisons Project: Green, Inside and Out Information about the Sustainable Prisons Project whose aim is to help prisons "save money while rehabilitating" inmates is available at this website. Points of access are: about us; what we do -- ... Read More	2009
77.	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 ... Read More	2009
78.	New Risk Instrument for Offenders Improves Classification Decisions Results are provided from an evaluation of Washington State's Offender Accountability Act's (OAA) static risk assessment instrument. Sections of this report are: summary; background; risk ... Read More	2009
79.	Going Home: The Washington State Reentry Program -- Interim Report: 18-Month Recidivism Rates for Program Participants Interim recidivism outcomes are provided for the Going Home Project -- a reentry program for high-risk violent youth. Sections following a summary include: the Going Home Program -- overview, ... Read More	2009
80.	Evidence-Based Public Policy Options to Reduce Crime and Criminal Justice Costs: Implications in Washington State Following an abstract, this article has sections that cover: meta-analytical procedures; cost-benefit procedures; findings for what reduces crime and what the costs and benefits are; and ... Read More	2009
81.	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
82.	Crisis Intervention Training Toolkit A wealth of information about training for crisis intervention teams (CIP) is provided at this website. Those who are developing CIT programs will find it indispensible. Access is provided: ... Read More	2009
83.	Increased Earned Release From Prison: Impacts of a 2003 Law on Recidivism and Crime Costs, Revised The effects of increasing earned release time (similar to "good time") from 33% to 50% of an inmate's total sentence are assessed. Sections after a summary include: background -- earned release time ... Read More	2009
84.	The Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender Program: Four-Year Felony Recidivism and Cost Effectiveness Results from an evaluation of Washington State's Dangerously Mentally Ill Offender (DMIO) program are presented. Sections in addition to a summary are: introduction; DMIO referral and services; ... Read More	2009
85.	Sustainable Prisons Project “We connect prisons with nature.” This website should be an essential resource when one is devising strategies for greening efforts in ones jurisdiction. Access is provided to: what the program does; ... Read More	2010
86.	Sustainability at DOC A large amount of information regarding the sustainability efforts of the Washington State Department of Corrections can be found at this website. Access is provided to: Sustainability Reports; the ... Read More	2010
87.	Muhammad Shabazz Farrakan et al, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Christine O. Gregoire et al, Defendants-Appellees; No. 06-35669 “Plaintiffs, minority citizens of Washington state who have lost their right to vote pursuant to the state’s felon disenfranchisement provision, filed this action in 1996 challenging that provision ... 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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