Evidence-Based Practices and the Jails Role

Sandy Schilling — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:22:00 GMT

An examination of the jails function within the correctional system and collaboration among the components to achieve the shared goal of reduced recidivism is the focus of "Our System of Corrections: Do Jails Play a Role in Improving Offender Outcomes?" "This paper was developed as part of a set of papers focused on the role of system stakeholders in reducing offender recidivism through the use of evidence-based practices in corrections" by the Crime and Justice Institute and National Institute of Corrections. The author, Gary E. Christensen, Ph.D., emphasizes that the status quo will not have a long term effect on public safety and that actual outcomes will determine the future path of corrections.

Dr. Christensen was the recognized as the 2007 Jail Administrator of the Year by the American Jail Association. The appendix of this document includes "One Example of a Successful Jail Transition Program: The Dutchess County Jail Transition Program", which is the jail program he designed and developed.

Offender Reentry at the Local Level

Sandy Schilling — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:24:00 GMT

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), has produced a new video DVD titled, “Offender Reentry: A Police Perspective.” This video features the program of the Racine Police Department in Wisconsin. David Spenner, Chief of Police, explains why this program is so necessary and successful. It is a partnership with the community, police, probatation and parole, workforce development, and corrections. For additional re-entry information, you might also want to visit the Offender Employment Blog in the Corrections Community.

Today's Jails : Offender reintegration

Evidence-Based Practices and the Jails Role

Offender Reentry at the Local Level