A Tale of Two Jurisdictions: Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of Virtual Supervision Across Multiple Contexts

• In Event: Innovations in Community Corrections

Abstract

This presentation examines findings from two experiments evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of virtual supervision technology in distinct community supervision settings. One study focuses on moderate- to high-risk probationers, while the other targets low-risk probationers. The presentation highlights overlapping challenges and unique agency needs, implementation barriers, and probation compliance outcomes. Process evaluation data explore how supervision officers implemented virtual supervision and their perspectives on the intervention, while outcome evaluation findings compare rates of technical violations and revocations between treatment and control group probationers. Study findings underscore both the promise and limitations of virtual supervision technology, offering insights for refining and expanding its role in community corrections. Practical and policy implications are also discussed.

Authors

• Michael Caudy, University of Central Florida

• Jill Viglione, University of Central Florida