EBP

Various Authors
March 2009

The Crime and Justice Institute and the National Institute of Corrections are proud to present a series of eight whitepapers on the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP) known as the Box Set. The papers are designed to share information with criminal justice system stakeholders about how the implementation of evidence-based practices and a focus on recidivism reduction affect their areas of expertise in community corrections, defense, jail, judiciary, pretrial services, prison, prosecution, and treatment.

Crime and Justice Institute
January 2006

After nearly two decades of experience serving some of the most marginalized youth in the community, Roca is undergoing a thoughtful restructuring to clearly define and measure the work that they do, and ultimately to institutionalize practices that fulfill the agency’s mission and goals. As part of this transition to evidence-based practice, Roca is reviewing existing theory and practice that are applicable to its work. This document is a component of that effort.

NEW
September 2009

Lighting the way: Improving Corrections Policies and Practices
CRJ’s Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) releases a briefing booklet entitled “Lighting the way: Improving Corrections Policies and Practices” which outlines their Integrated Model of Corrections Founded on Evidence-Based Practices.

Download and view a bibliography of CJI's works produced and forthcoming (pdf)

Author: Leonard Engel
2008

This report is a ‘call to action’ for Massachusetts state leaders to implement a systemic approach to offender reentry, one that involves traditional as well as non-traditional agencies and collaborates with community leaders and service providers. A collaborative approach is necessary to overcome the inherent limitations of changing criminal justice policy.