A Statewide Examination of Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS)

• In Event: Evaluation of Probation Outcomes and Effectiveness

Abstract

Core correctional practices have been transformed into manualized training programs to support probation officer use of evidence based practices. This presentation will examine how probation officer use of a manualized training program, specifically Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS), impacted offender recidivism one-year post probation completion. The research includes analysis on probation officer use of EPICS and specific core correctional practices utilized during sessions in a single Midwestern state. Findings and policy recommendations will be discussed.

Author

• Kaitlyn Bock, North Dakota State University