Corrections Community

After almost fifty years of corrections experience, it's my observation that incorporating corrections-related research into correctional practice requires individuals knowledgeable about both sides in order to bridge the gap. It is unrealistic to expect researchers to write in language that will...

Public Safety Canada has recently posted a pair of reports from the Collaborative Outcome Data Committee that set forth guidelines for the evaluation of correctional research. The reports are divided into an overview and the guidelines themselves. While the reports focus specifically on sexual offender...