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Where are we going, and where have we been? Program Quality and Matching Services

Wed, Nov 14, 9:30 to 10:50am, Marriott, A705, Atrium Level

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract

Nearly three decades ago Andrews and Bonta proposed the risk-need-responsivity (RNR) model as a way to reduce recidivism among individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Since the initial proposal of this model, researchers have found evidence supporting the effectiveness of this model as well as worked toward a better understanding of the treatment components most likely to lead to better outcomes. Despite this research, program quality and the ability to get individuals into the right services remains a challenge. The RNR (Risk-Need-Responsivity) Simulation Tool is a translational tool suite that by operationalizing Andrews and Bonta’s RNR framework provides assistance to treatment and criminal justice staff in improving matching of services and program quality. The RNR Simulation Tool is a web-based, decision-support tool that guides agencies in allocating treatment and programming resources based on the population. This tool has been implemented in more than 100 jurisdictions since 2012. In this panel, we will provide a background of the tool and recent upgrades to the tool, as well as explore implementation of this tool in varying environments and types of organization.

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