Session Submission Summary

Person Centered Supervision: Where Research Meets Practice

Thu, Nov 13, 8:00 to 9:20am, Chinatown - M3

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

A known gap exists between academic findings and practical implementation in community supervision (i.e., probation and parole). One explanation for this rift is that Community Supervision Officers (CSOs) are unreasonably expected to implement myriad evidence-based practices (EBPs) simultaneously. Hence, to support EBPs as a means for improving service delivery, agencies are shifting towards Person-Centered Supervision (PCS) models that organize the various EBPs (e.g., Risk-Need-Responsivity, Procedural Justice, Motivational Interviewing, etc.) into an easy-to-understand conceptual framework. The PCS model consists of four core elements: (1) Time, (2) Relationships, (3) Dialogue, and (4) Intersections. This thematic panel discusses how each PCS element is being researched and implemented into practice.

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Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS)