Based Practices Implementation for Capacity (EPIC) resource center. Probation continues its engagement with EPIC to implement motivation interviewing skill training in Probation. In addition to the required training delivered statewide by the Training Unit in the Division of Probation Services, skill training is being delivered for the new evidence-supported programs and practices mentioned throughout this section. Included is coaching training for supervisor’s to increase support for the use of new practices and to support continuous quality improvement. Juvenile probation strives to expand the use of Family Functional Therapy and Multi-Systemic Therapy for juveniles; both are evidence-based programs, as well as cognitive behavioral programs. Monthly publication and distribution of Research in Brief to all probation departments. Relevant criminal justice research is reviewed and summarized on a single page with a focus on providing enhanced understanding of current research and practical tips for application in probation. This publication has achieved a national following. Expansion of performance feedback efforts including quarterly statistical reports summarizing progress toward reaching targeted outcomes for all probation programs/populations, the statewide results of which are in the table above. Continuation of the Rural Initiative program to facilitate the training and state approval of domestic violence, sex offender and substance abuse treatment providers in rural counties. This effort is intended to provide quality treatment “close to home” for probationers who would otherwise be required to travel significant distances to secure treatment. This project has reduced technical violations and improved treatment compliance. The initiative is supported by offender pay cash funds. Utilization of a variety of mechanisms to monitor low-risk probationers in a cost effective manner that creates increased time to be devoted to the management of higher risk offenders’ supervision without the loss of accountability for a large segment of low risk probation population. Examples include telephone reporting for low risk clients and daily reporting requirements for the highest risk populations and the development of large low-risk only caseloads and smaller higher-risk only caseloads. A workload value study has been initiated to determine the amount of time needed for officers to more fully implement evidence-based principles and practices. The work of probation supervisors, the linchpins to EBPs, will also be studied to develop an adequate ratio of supervisors to staff. Importantly, a ratio of support staff to probation staff will be reviewed and determined. Individuals in all three job categories play an important role in the efficient and effective implementation of evidence-based practices.
Based Practices Implementation for Capacity (EPIC) resource center. Probation continues its engagement with EPIC to implement motivation interviewing skill training in Probation. In addition to the required training delivered statewide by the Training Unit in the Division of Probation Services, skill training is being delivered for the new evidence-supported programs and practices mentioned throughout this section. Included is coaching training for supervisor’s to increase support for the use of new practices and to support continuous quality improvement. Juvenile probation strives to expand the use of Family Functional Therapy and Multi-Systemic Therapy for juveniles; both are evidence-based programs, as well as cognitive behavioral programs. Monthly publication and distribution of Research in Brief to all probation departments. Relevant criminal justice research is reviewed and summarized on a single page with a focus on providing enhanced understanding of current research and practical tips for application in probation. This publication has achieved a national following. Expansion of performance feedback efforts including quarterly statistical reports summarizing progress toward reaching targeted outcomes for all probation programs/populations, the statewide results of which are in the table above. Continuation of the Rural Initiative program to facilitate the training and state approval of domestic violence, sex offender and substance abuse treatment providers in rural counties. This effort is intended to provide quality treatment “close to home” for probationers who would otherwise be required to travel significant distances to secure treatment. This project has reduced technical violations and improved treatment compliance. The initiative is supported by offender pay cash funds. Utilization of a variety of mechanisms to monitor low-risk probationers in a cost effective manner that creates increased time to be devoted to the management of higher risk offenders’ supervision without the loss of accountability for a large segment of low risk probation population. Examples include telephone reporting for low risk clients and daily reporting requirements for the highest risk populations and the development of large low-risk only caseloads and smaller higher-risk only caseloads. A workload value study has been initiated to determine the amount of time needed for officers to more fully implement evidence-based principles and practices. The work of probation supervisors, the linchpins to EBPs, will also be studied to develop an adequate ratio of supervisors to staff. Importantly, a ratio of support staff to probation staff will be reviewed and determined. Individuals in all three job categories play an important role in the efficient and effective implementation of evidence-based practices.
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