Reduced Probation Caseload in Evidence-Based Setting
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Description

This program seeks to reduce recidivism by high-risk offenders on probation by assigning them intensive supervision by a staff member with a reduced caseload and through the use of evidence-based practices.
The intervention develops the following actions:
1) Risk and needs assessment;
2) Separation of specialized domestic violence, sex offender, mental health, and similar cases;
3) Systematization of services and treatment centers for situations assessed as medium- or high-risk;
4) Promotion of responsibility and motivational change through cognitive behavioral programs;
5) Comprehensive case management.

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation showed that program participants were 30% less likely to reoffend for any technical offense compared to the control group that did not receive the intervention [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Kuck Jalbert, S., Rhodes, W., Kane, M., Clawson, E., Bogue, B., Flygare, C., Kling, R. & Guevara, M. (2011). A Multi-Site Evaluation of Reduced Probation Caseload Size in an Evidence-Based Practice Setting. Final Report. Cambridge, MA. National Institute of Justice (NIJ). https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/234596.pdf

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