Standardizing Parole Violation Sanctions

CC Pro — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:04:00 GMT

The economic realities of many state budgets has prompted a renewed examination of how corrections systems do business. One of the areas of concern has been the number of costly and time-consuming parole violation hearings that often result in the re-incarceration of parolees (Table 6). Is there a methodology parole agencies can utilize to address parole violations and the accompanying sanctions in a fairer and more proportionate manner? In an attempt to answer this question, two states (California and Ohio) have employed standardized tools that provide a grid of graduated sanctions to assist in parole violation decision making. Standardizing Parole Violation Sanctions, a National Institute of Justice Journal report highlights both states and the possible implications the use of standardized tools may have on a national basis.

A full report on the impact of Ohio's Progressive Sanction Grid is available here. Information on California's Parole Violation Decision Making Instrument (PVDMI) may be found here.

Evidence-Based Practices Tool Kit for Community Corrections

CC Pro — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:39:00 GMT

The term "evidence-based" is used widely in describing effective interventions in fields ranging from medicine to corrections. But what is the definition of and the guiding principles that indicate whether individuals and agencies are engaging in proper decision-making for the treatment and supervision of their clients? The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio Institute on Correctional Best Practices, Institute for Excellence in Justice has provided a clear and concise best practices tool kit for community-based corrections professionals that answers these and other questions. This report also highlights the polices and practices of jurisdictions that have adopted an evidence-based model for operations and supervision. Report here.

Community Corrections for Professionals : Evidence-Based Practices

Standardizing Parole Violation Sanctions

Evidence-Based Practices Tool Kit for Community Corrections