Current U.S. Agency-Level Trends in Supporting Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Parole. Issue 3 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manchak, Sarah M.; Farringer, Alison; Anderson, Valerie R.; Campbell, Christina
• Is Part Of: Corrections. Volume 4:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 169
• Page End: 182
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Parole -- rehabilitation -- reentry/reintegration -- community corrections -- evidence-based practice; Punishment -- United States -- Periodicals; Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States -- Periodicals; 364.60973
• DOI: 10.1080/23774657.2017.1398058
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2377-4657

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Parole agencies must protect public safety and promote successful offender reentry. To date, little is known at a national level about the extent to which agencies have the infrastructure and support to implement evidence-based practices to help them in these efforts. Results from this nationally-representative (U.S.) survey of senior parole suggest that most agencies are aware of and have taken steps to formalize implementation of some evidence-based practices. Specifically, there is widespread use of validated risk assessment tools and agency-directed efforts to facilitate officer training in cognitive-behavioral approaches and o#ender motivation. Staff resistance and agency resources remain challenges. Implications for practice and future research directions are discussed.