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Evidence-Based Practice Skills Assessment for Criminal Justice Organizations(Version 1.0) An evidence-based organization (EBO) consistently demonstrates the ability to achieve outcomes through effective problem solving and decision-making. Part of becoming an EBO is ensuring that staff either have or acquire the skills necessary to implement evidence-based practices (EBP). This allows an organization to increase the prospect of achieving its desired outcomes. However, it is often difficult to identify staff members’ current skill level, what skills need to be enhanced, and what type of training is needed to assist staff. The Evidence-based Practice Skills Assessment (EBPSA) has been designed to address this need; using the tool will help organizations identify the EBP knowledge, skill strengths, and needs of their staff, and to continue the learning process and enhance training, coaching, and feedback mechanisms. The EBPSA is a self-report measurement tool designed to gauge the extent to which correctional staff demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully implement Evidence-based Practices. Three forms of the tool have been developed. This guide summarizes how the EBPSA enhances an organization’s ability to become a more effective evidence-based organization. Evidence-Based Practice Skills Assessment for Criminal Justice Organizations, Version 1.0 (pdf) Suggested Citation: Crime and Justice Institute at Community Resources for Justice, Christine A. Ameen, Ed.D., Jennifer Loeffler-Cobia, Elyse Clawson, Meghan Guevara (2010). Evidence-Based Practice Skills Assessment for Criminal Justice Organizations. Washington, DC: National Institute of Corrections. A Project of the National Institute of Corrections in partnership with the Crime and Justice Institute at Community Resources for Justice. |
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