Evidence-based Practices (EBP) - EBP Implementation

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Community Corrections: The Principles of Effective Intervention

Principles of effective evidence-based intervention are presented. Topics discussed include: evidence-based practice (EBP); term clarification; eight principles for effective interventions -- assess actuarial risk/needs, enhance intrinsic motivation, target interventions, skill train with directed practice, increase positive reinforcement, engage ongoing support in natural communities, measure relevant processes/practices, and provide measurement feedback; components of correctional interventions; implementing EBP principles; applying the principles at the case, agency, and system levels; seven recommended strategies for implementing effective interventions; and levels of research evidence.

Effective Clinical Practices in Treating Clients in the Criminal Justice System

This monograph is “intended to strengthen and improve the dissemination of evidence-based rehabilitative technologies for offenders, within the multidisciplinary context of correctional treatment” (p.x). Sections of this document include: executive summary; introduction - effective clinical practices and the critical need for collaboration; what evidence-based practice (EBP) is; overarching principles of effective correctional treatment; common therapeutic factors - what works in treatment generally; specific evidence-based modalities for criminal justice clients; and conclusion-what have we lost. There are four appendixes: confidentiality in...

Implementing Evidence-Based Policy and Practice in Community Corrections

A “guide for [community corrections] agencies to transform themselves into evidence-based organizations” is provided (p.xv). 

• Six chapters follow an executive summary: what evidence-based practice is; 
• the integrated model; 
• the principles of effective intervention; 
• implementing evidence-based principles; 
• leading organizational change and development; 
• and collaboration for systemic change. 
• The appendixes include: 
  • research support gradient; 
  • the search conference; 
  • and key concepts in organizational development.

Putting the Pieces Together: Practical Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices

Those new to the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) will find this publication to be a great guide to the process. This manual is designed to be used “both as a checklist of key management concepts and as a reminder of important organizational issues that need to be addressed to achieve positive public safety outcomes in an evidence-based environment” (p. vii). There are six chapters contained in this publication: creating evidence-based community corrections systems; getting started; organizational assessment-to know where...

Evidence-Based Practice Skills Assessment for Criminal Justice Organizations, Version 1.0

"The Evidence-based Practice Skills Assessment (EBPSA) is a self-report measurement tool designed to gauge the extent to which correctional staff demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully implement Evidence-based Practices (EBP)” (p. 5). The EBPSA guide summarizes how using the EBPSA can enhance an organization’s ability to become a more effective evidence-based organization. A brief overview describes the development of the EBPSA. Additional sections address reliability analysis, scoring keys for each EBPSA form, and how to utilize the information obtained from...

Implementing Evidence-Based Services [Webinar]

If you are looking for an excellent introduction to how to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) in your juvenile agency, then this webinar is for you. Topics discussed include: how to identify EBPs; best proven model programs; advantages of proven EBPs; getting customer buy-in for EBP implementation; facing agency challenges during EBP adoption; key drivers; embedding EBPs in a juvenile justice agency; referral and engagement-- data collection; data collection example; analyzing family engagement barriers; family engagement strategies; EBP implementation-Inter-operability Framework; funding...

Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems

"EBDM is a strategic and deliberate method of applying empirical knowledge and research-supported principles to justice system decisions made at the case, agency, and system level. The initiative team developed the EBDM framework, which posits that public safety outcomes will be improved when justice system stakeholders engage in truly collaborative partnerships, use research to guide their work, and work together to achieve safer communities, more efficient use of tax dollars, and fewer victims. The goal of [National Institute of Corrections']...